Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Robbie Fowler, Moeen Ali, Tavon Austin, Kenny Britt, Stedman Bailey, Jared Cook and Chris Givens. All athletes who have used their status to stand in solidarity with the oppressed.

The reaction by sporting bodies? To condemn and dish out punishments. While the sanctions have varied, it is a shame that they have been forced into silence for speaking out against injustice.

Some of the names are more famous than others. Smith and Carlos will forever go down in history as the two athletes who raised their hand in the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee banned the pair, who went on to play in the US National Football League.