Sport discrimination indicators include low percentages among racialised groups due to socio-economic factors and racialised groups in leadership roles. 

Toxic environments may involve role model images, slang, and verbal aggression that make diverse groups feel . Racist symbols and ethnic assumptions further promote discrimination and a hostile climate. Sports culture contributes through , access, and unequal , affecting leadership, pay, and media representation. lack of , harassment, and bullying exacerbate the issue.

The lack of on the grassroots level reinforces discrimination. Additionally, global issues like and nationalism contribute to discrimination in international sports, impacting even grassroots levels.