Date:13/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/13/stories/2008071360461900.htm

Sport - Sports : General

Symonds backs ban for racist abuse

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Melbourne: Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has hailed National Rugby League’s decision to ban a fan, who hurled racist abuse against Penrinth’s captain Petero Civoniceva, saying it was satisfying to see someone being penalised for wrongdoing. — PTI