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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was keep‎. Star Mississippi 14:33, 12 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

List of Sikh Footballers[edit]

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Not a notable standalone topic, limited scope and coverage, so should be deleted or redirected to e.g. British Asians in association football. GiantSnowman 16:40, 4 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, @GiantSnowman claims this does not warrant a separate article when articles such as a List of Jewish footballers, List of Indian NHL players exist perfectly fine.
The basis on this doesn't make any sense. Sikhism is a much smaller religion therefore, the list isn't in tends of thousands unlike Muslim or Christian footballers. Furthermore this article still is expanding, and additional information on this it be provided. There are many credible sources discussing sikhs in football from the BBC, The Times etc... Jattlife121 (talk) 16:43, 4 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
If you still feel, "List of Sikh Footballers" isn't appropriate the title change can be made of "Sikhs in Football" like this one Islam in association football.
A whole movie was also based on a Sikh girl and her dreams to be a footballer called Bend It Like Beckham "Bend It Like Beckham grossed $76.6 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing football sports film." Jattlife121 (talk) 16:47, 4 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  • Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Sportspeople, Sikhism, and Football. Spiderone(Talk to Spider) 19:17, 4 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep I have no prejudice against such an article as this, GiantSnowman voted to keep List of Jewish footballers twice, and this article covers the same basic principles. As long as GNG is followed there is nothing wrong. Of the sources used there are a few BBC, The Guardian, The Independent, CNN. And they are in-depth. This is one of those articles that can be improved over time with additional Sikh footballers in the future coming into the game. (On a little side note, I don't ever remember Bend it like Beckham mentioning Sikh, it seemed more generic Indian heritage.) Regards. Govvy (talk) 07:34, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
    So where are the detailed sources about 'Sikh footballers', and not just footballers who are Sikh? That's a key difference. GiantSnowman 10:14, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
    The title of the article is a List of, so your question doesn't seem like a question, the sources talk about players who are Sikh, which is what currently defines this topic. And to be frank, List of Jewish footballers is a joke of an article with no prose. This one which you put up for deletion is far better explained. Govvy (talk) 10:55, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
    See WP:LISTN - "One accepted reason why a list topic is considered notable is if it has been discussed as a group or set by independent reliable sources". Stop trying to distract with the Jewish footballers, which you are more than welcome to nominate for deletion separately. GiantSnowman 10:58, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
    You basis is pretty unfair tbh. All faiths must be treated equally as per wikipedia sources. If Sikhs aren't allowed a page these page such as Christianity and association football , Islam in association football , List of Jews in sports and extended further to all sports and categories which are on a religious/ethnic or cultural basis should ALL be deleted. Weirdly considering how they've been on wikipedia for many years with no issues.
    There are other pages such as List of Indian NHL players which have existing on here perfectly fine.
    I've put a lot of effort into this page already and continuing to add further detail. I'd honestly be gutted if i was deleted on the explanation provided by @GiantSnowman.
    Specifically on Sikhs in football, there is a whole new generation in prestigious youth academies which are coming through which has caught a lot of media attention.
    BBC made a whole mini documentary on it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/64268354
    Furthermore the The Football Association hosted Vaisakhi at Wembley Stadium for the first time this year.
    Also @GiantSnowman you removed a section which I correctly sourced on Harmeet Singh (footballer) regarding his parents and their careers when they arrived in Norway from India (Early Life section). I'm not sure if its coincidence or why you are looking through my user contributions and making unnecessary reverts to articles I have edited. Jattlife121 (talk) 18:42, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep - Per Govvy. Thanks, Das osmnezz (talk) 15:07, 8 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep - Per Govvy. ThethPunjabi (talk) 23:43, 9 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]
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