Titled Sport Against Racism: How sport has contributed to the fight against racism, the exhibition featured displays telling stories of athletic achievement and resilience before, during and after the Holocaust. There was also a special presentation with information about Chelsea Football Club fighting racism and antisemitism.

It was held in the Tea Bar at the Bridge and was made available to the club through our Jewish Supporters’ Group.

Stephen Nelken, co-chair of the group, said: ‘To commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, the Chelsea Jewish Supporters’ Group held its second annual event. An exhibition created by the Jewish Ethics Project with the aid of Yad Vashem UK Foundation, was unveiled for the first time.

‘In addition to members of the group, several members of staff from Chelsea FC, the Chelsea Foundation and Chelsea Supporters’ Trust came to view it.’

Michael Cornall, Chelsea FC’s head of supporter relations, added: ‘It was a truly humbling experience to host the Chelsea Jewish Supporters’ Group to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and note the positive impact that sport has made in tackling racism and antisemitism.

‘We are proud of the impact and the role that our supporter groups play in both the local community as well as the fan base in addressing these issues.’

Highlighting the role sport played in fighting the Holocaust, the displays featured the legendary Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Aston Villa’s tour of Germany two years later, and Jewish athletes persecuted under Nazi rule. Also celebrated was the resurgence post-Holocaust of Jewish sports figures including Hungarian football coach Bela Guttmann and the rise of Benfica, and Olympic champion swimmer Mark Spitz.

There was also a focus on how sport can be a force for good, fighting antisemitism and racism.