--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It was the South African Government that…" description: "\"It was the South African Government that has introduced politics into sport by decreeing politically that no non-white person will represent their coun..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/547/bob-hawke-7891_answers_it-was-the-south-african-government-that_2720781.jpg" --- # It was the South African Government that has introduced… ![“It was the South African Government that has introduced politics into sport by decreeing politically that no non-white person will represent their country. They introduced politics into sport." And Don [Bradman] was a very shrewd old bloke, and he looked at me for about thirty seconds and then he…” quote by Bob Hawke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/547/bob-hawke-7891_answers_it-was-the-south-african-government-that_2720781.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/547/bob-hawke-7891_answers_it-was-the-south-african-government-that_2720781.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/547/bob-hawke-7891_answers_it-was-the-south-african-government-that_2720781.jpg) > “It was the South African Government that has introduced politics into sport by decreeing politically that no non-white person will represent their country. They introduced politics into sport." And Don \[Bradman\] was a very shrewd old bloke, and he looked at me for about thirty seconds and then he said, "Bob, I've got no answer to that." And that was it.” [Bob Hawke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bob-hawke/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The government politicized sport by excluding non‑white athletes, reflecting broader racial discrimination. **In simple terms:** Sport was used to enforce racial exclusion. Key Takeaway Challenge racial discrimination in all arenas. Themes politics race sport inclusion history Mood reflective historical Type political educational When to use this quote - team selection - national representation - public debate - policy reform Key Concepts segregation policy social justice Questions to Reflect On - What are the lasting impacts of politicizing sport? - How can sport promote unity today? 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