You said the two concepts can exist at the same time. That is not necessarily true nor should the latter ever be considered in the process.
You don't apply it to sports because it contradicts your statement about representing society. That's the typical answer for the promoters of social engineering. Good try, hypocrite.
What-in-the-hell-are-you-talking-about?!?
The two concepts CAN exist at the same time. The best most qualified person should get a job. Period. End of story. However, companies should try to keep a workforce that is similar to society.
It's not like EVERY White person that applies for a job is going to be more qualified, or vice versa for any race. Through attrition and new hires a business CAN work on having a balanced workforce.
No, I don't apply it to sports because in sports the best athletes, who can adapt, give themselves to instruction, and various other factors earn their way to the Pros.
To make a stupid statement like Affirmative Action should be applied to sports is just ridiculous..