Responding to the backlash, which included an internet petition demanding ESPN rethink, the community refused to sack Harry.
“ESPN, with the help of the Tillman Basis, is honoring Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, particularly for the work of The Invictus Video games Basis because it celebrates its tenth yr selling therapeutic by the ability of sport for army service members and veterans around the globe,” an ESPN spokesperson stated in an announcement, per The Athletic.
“Whereas we perceive not everybody will agree with all honorees chosen for any award, The Invictus Video games Basis does unimaginable work and ESPN believes it is a trigger value celebrating.”