Sport Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer calls for ban on trans athletes competing in female-only events Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has called for trans athletes to be banned from competing in female-only events, writing that sports’ governing bodies needed to set out an “unambiguous position” on the issue, amid rows over trans athletes participating in female-only events. Frazer wrote: “In competit By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Back with a Splash! Swim England to support Pride Swim 2024, which launches this weekend to raise funds for Switchboard Swim England has announced it is supporting Pride Swim 2024 which will launch during GB Swimming Championships at London Aquatics Centre on Saturday, April 6. Open to all in the LGBTQ+ community and supportive allies, Pride Swim is a queer-led initiative developed and run by Out & Wild Events, IMPRO By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Gay footballer Josh Cavallo proposes to his boyfriend at Adelaide United’s Coopers Stadium Gay footballer Josh Cavallo, who became the world’s only top-flight openly gay male professional player when he came out in 2021, has said “it felt right to share this special moment on the pitch”, after he proposed to his boyfriend at Adelaide United‘s Coopers Stadium. The Australian midfielder, 24 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Pride Sports Cymru celebrates successful bid to host EuroGames in 2027 Pride Sports Cymru is celebrating after a successful bid for Cardiff to host EuroGames 2027. The result comes after a tightly contested vote at the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) Annual General Assembly in Antwerp. EuroGames is the largest Europe-wide multi-sport event for LGBTQ+ at By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Trans swimmer Lia Thomas takes legal action against World Aquatics Lia Thomas, 25, a trans swimmer who rose to global prominence by becoming the first transgender athlete to win a NCAA college title, is taking legal action against World Aquatics. Thomas, who has not raced since 2022 following a rule change by the governing body, is taking legal action in a bid to c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans golfer Hailey Davidson takes another step towards realising her dream of competing on the LPGA after winning NXXT Women’s Classic Hailey Davidson, 30, a trans golfer has taken another step towards realising her dream of competing on the LPGA after winning the NXXT Women’s Classic at the Mission Inn Resort and Club. Originally from Scotland but now based in Florida, Davidson played on the men’s team at Wilmington University, be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Gay Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies aged 29 Shawn Barber, 29, an ‘out’, Canadian champion pole vaulter, died from ‘medical complications’ on Wednesday, January 17 at home in Kingwood, Texas. The cause of his death is not known yet, but he had been experiencing health issues. “More than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was such a good-hearted By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Liverpool and London join race to host Gay Games 2030 London and Liverpool have joined the race to host the Gay Games 2030, the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) has announced. Twenty-five cities on six continents have expressed interest in bidding by submitting an official response to the FGG’s Request for Information (RFI). The FGG will endeavour to main By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Stonewall FC wins Historic GOLD at Guadalajara Gay Games 2023 Stonewall FC embarked on an exceptional challenge in Latin America, travelling to Guadalajara, Mexico in November for the Guadalajara Gay Games 2023. Their goal? To win a fifth Gay Games title and become the first team in the world to win the Football 11’s gold for a fifth time. With temperatures u By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Sport 2024 World Gay Boxing Championships announced for Chicago with two LGBTQ+ trailblazers Following its triumphant inaugural event earlier this year at Sydney World Pride, the World Gay Boxing Championships (WGBC) will make its return in 2024. The event has this week been announced that it will be held at Strong Hands Gym in Chicago, coinciding with Chicago Pride on Thursday, June 20, 20 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Brighton & Hove Labour propose to bring women’s football home to Brighton & Hove Lead Pic: Leader of Brighton & Hove Council and Labour Group, Bella Sankey Brighton & Hove’s Labour administration is wanting to work with Brighton & Hove Albion to find a home within the city’s boundaries for a purpose-built women’s football stadium. The Albion’s top-flight women’s team currently p By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Diving into Inclusivity: London to host first-ever Pride Swim on September 30 The LGBTQ+ community is gearing up for for the inaugural Pride Swim in the heart of London on Saturday, September 30, which will take place at the Royal Docks, marking a step in fostering unity, wellness, and celebration within the community By Graham Robson • 1 min read
