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Cardiff University Cricket Club Suspended over ‘Degrading’ Initiation Event

Cardiff Students’ Union suspended the Men’s Cricket Society after reports of verbal abuse, forced consumption of raw onions and alcohol, and physical mistreatment during initiations.

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Cardiff Students' Union said it would not tolerate "intimidating or degrading behaviour".

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Cardiff University cricket club suspended over ‘degrading’ initiation event

Cardiff Students' Union said it would not tolerate "intimidating or degrading behaviour".

·United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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