[Golf Topic] LPGA Tour Joins Call to Stop Hate Against Asians

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has joined the call to stop hate crimes targeting Asians.

On the 19th (Korean time), the LPGA posted on its official social media with the hashtag "Stop Asian Hate" and stated, "LPGA does not tolerate racism." In the United States, following the Atlanta shooting incident that left eight victims, including four Korean Americans, voices demanding an end to discrimination and hatred against Asians are growing louder. Dave Roberts, manager of the LA Dodgers, and Taiwanese-American basketball player Jeremy Lin are also actively participating in this movement.

The LPGA emphasized, "We stand with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community," adding, "The increase in harassment, hate crimes, and discrimination against them cannot be tolerated in our society." Thousands, including Asian players such as So-yeon Ryu (31, Mediheal) and Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand), have shown support for this post. Asian and Asian-descended players are thriving on the LPGA Tour, including world No. 1 Jin-young Ko (26), No. 2 Sei-young Kim (28, Mediheal), and No. 5 Danielle Kang (USA).

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