General News
UK Sports Council issues new guidelines on trans inclusion
The new guidelines state that organisers should choose whether they will focus on inclusion or “competitive fairness”.
Community News
Southampton Football Club’s ‘no place for homophobia’ campaign unveils a statement of support with inspirational mural
A striking mural has been created in Southampton to celebrate the response to the No Place for Homophobia in Southampton campaign, which was launched by Southampton Football Club and its official kit supporter hummel earlier this month
General News
Study: Young LGBTQ+ people avoiding sports due to fear of discrimination
A new study, released on Wednesday by the Trevor Project, has found only 1 in 3 young LGBTQ+ people in the US participate in sports.
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British Cycling condemns homophobia and transphobia in sports
The chief executive of British Cycling has condemned anti-LGBTQ+ hostility in sports following reports of discrimination from queer cyclists.
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Laurel Hubbard makes history as the first trans Olympian
Despite not winning a medal, Laurel Hubbard has made Olympic history by becoming the first-ever out trans athlete to compete in the event.
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Sports expert criticises transphobia at Olympic games
Amanda Jones has spoken out against the “long-standing scrutiny of all women’s bodies in sport” that has been seen throughout the Olympics.
International News
LGBT International Powerlifting Championships to be held in Manchester in 2022
The LGBT International Powerlifting Championships (LGBT IPC) will next be held in Manchester in July 2022.
Community News
Gender Diverse football festival to raise funds for Ledward Centre
Sussex FA has announced it is working in partnership with Albion in the Community and Brighton and Hove City Council to bring an inaugural LGBTQ+ Super Sixes football festival to Brighton & Hove
General News
Louisiana rejects anti-trans sports bill
Lawmakers in Louisiana have voted against a bill that would prohibit trans students from participating in school sports.
General News
Texas set to pass anti-trans bills
Texas is due to become the latest American state to pass bills that will prohibit young trans people from participating in school sports.
General News
Gay rugby player wins UK asylum battle
Kenneth Macharia has won a five-year legal battle with the Home Office which tried to deport him to Kenya.
General News
Olympic Committee backs trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard
The International Olympic Committee has rejected requests for Laurel Hubbard to be disqualified.