News
Stonewall insists Qatar should not be awarded Olympic Games
“No country which abuses the human rights of its people in this way should be awarded with the honour of hosting a major sporting tournament.”
News
The 2023 Brighton Marathon to go ahead under new management after organisers go bust
Brighton & Hove City Council councillors have agreed a plan that will see London Marathon Events given a licence to deliver the Brighton Marathon event from 2023.
News
England and Wales will NOT wear the OneLove armband during the World Cup in Qatar
It has been confirmed by seven Football Associations – from England, Wales and other European nations – that team captains – including Harry Kane – will not wear the OneLove armband to promote diversity and inclusion at the World Cup in Qatar, due to players being put “in a position where they could
LGBTQ+ News
Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society to run free football taster session on Saturday, November 26
It’s a great way to get involved in football, meet new people and play in a pressure-free and high-fun environment.
Community News
The Brighton Half Marathon to return on Sunday, February 26, 2023
The event is local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon’s biggest fundraising event of the year
Birmingham
Survey finds that 80% of Villa & Proud members will not be watching this year’s World Cup
A survey conducted by Villa & Proud – the official LGBTQ+ supporters’ network for Aston Villa Football Club – has found that 80% of its members will not be watching year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Health
Trans Can Sport announces new mindfulness programme for trans, non-binary and gender variant people
Trans Can Sport said: “Mindfulness is being aware of what is happening in the moment, without judgement. It is a wonderful form of meditation, with a focus on compassion and kindness.”
LGBTQ+ News
England’s Three Lions to fly to World Cup on ‘Gay Pride’ jet
England’s Three Lions are to fly to the World Cup in Qatar on a Gay Pride jet to show a red card to host nation’s intolerance.
International News
LGBTQ+ activists protest at FIFA Museum ahead of World Cup in Qatar
A few dozen people protested in front of the FIFA Museum in Zurich on Tuesday, November 8 to press for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of the World Cup hosted by Qatar.
Birmingham
Birmingham Blaze FC to host a weekly “safe space” to get more LGBTQ+ people into football
Birmingham Blaze FC, an LGBTQ+ team competing in local Birmingham leagues as well as nationally and internationally in tournaments, has announced weekly football sessions to try to get more LGBTQ+ people playing the sport.
LGBTQ+ News
This World Cup, help Stonewall fill a virtual stadium with Pride for LGBTQ+ people in Qatar
As football fans fill stadiums in Qatar to watch their teams play, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall is filling a virtual Proud Stadium with supporters of LGBTQ+ rights, coming together to shine a light on the injustices that LGBTQ+ communities face in Qatar, and in many more countries around the wor
Community News
The Rainbow Mile to raise funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund in August 2023
The Rainbow Mile, a world-first event that combines LGBTQ+ and sporting communities, is to kick off at Madeira Drive in Brighton in August 2023.