George Floyd two years on: Has sport changed its culture?

Two years ago many organisations promised changes after the murder of 46-year-old Black man George Floyd in Minneapolis. Nearly all sports pledged to be more equal. More diverse. And more inclusive. Have the events of May 25 in 2020 changed the culture in sport?

We spoke to sportsmen and sportswomen from eight different sports. What are their experiences? Have they seen a difference? What are those changes and are they enough?

These are the voices of the athletes…

Curtis Davies is one of the most experienced defenders in the Championship. Now 37, the Derby defender has also played for West Brom, Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Hull City.

He told Sky Sports News he could not imagine the fear of living in America after the murder of George Floyd. He says that moment was "the one everyone actually stood up and listened".

Does Davies think football is now a more inclusive place compared to two years ago? "I'd say it is, yes."

He adds: "I definitely feel at clubs, be it within the club, within the walls of the training grounds, I think it's very inclusive. If I talk about Derby it's just one big family. You don't see black, white, you don't see gay, straight. Everyone's just together."

Davies has also seen a change off the pitch in tackling racism at grounds.

"Nowadays, fans are self-policing. There's apps that you can report people and all you need to do is put their seat number and report people for racist or homophobic abuse, which I think has helped because sometimes people are scared to speak out. I think things have moved on that way. Inclusivity is just making sure that everyone can come to a game and feel comfortable."

The defender grew up on a council estate in Leyton. His mother is English and was born in London