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In a complicated and divisive world, sometimes all it takes is sports to brings us together or put life into perspective. Here are 30 examples of how sports have unified the globe.
30 examples of sports bringing the world together
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On April 15, 2013, terrorists set off a number of bombs at the Boston Marathon, injuring hundreds and killing three. As the competition includes a massive international following, the effects were felt around the world. But in the first Red Sox home game following the attack, star David Ortiz made his way onto the field at Fenway Park for one of sports’ proudest moments. Ortiz took the microphone and exclaimed: “This jersey that we wear today, it doesn’t say ‘Red Sox.’ It says ‘Boston.’ We want to thank you, Mayor Menino, Governor Patrick, the whole police department for the great job that they did this past week. This is our f—ing city. And nobody’s going to dictate our freedom. Stay strong.”