۱۰ فروردین ۱۴۰۳ |۱۹ رمضان ۱۴۴۵ | Mar 29, 2024
Sonny Bill Williams condemns China over Uighur Muslim treatment

Rugby star Sonny Bill Williams has spoken publicly for the first time about China's treatment of its minority Uighur Muslim community, telling Sky News he is "only embarrassed I don't speak up enough".

Hawzah News Agency (Wellington - New Zealand) - The top player says he's "always been one to stand up, not just for myself, but for what I feel is right".

Rugby star Sonny Bill Williams has spoken publicly for the first time about China's treatment of its minority Uighur Muslim community, telling Sky News he is "only embarrassed I don't speak up enough".

The New Zealander has recently become the highest paid rugby star in history in either code after signing for transatlantic rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack in a deal believed to be worth £5m over two years.

The Super League needs an overhaul to attract new sponsors, as well as a broadcast deal, and it's hoped Williams - who has won two rugby union World Cups with the All Blacks - can inject some superstar quality.

Williams, who converted to Islam 10 years ago while playing for Toulon in France, has also joined a growing trend of athlete activism.

In December, he posted an image on social media of a hand with the Chinese flag gripping on to a bloody arm representing East Turkmenistan, the former name of China's Xinjiang province.

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