Community News Out to Swim South takes part in Pier to Pier and to return to Prince Regent Swimming Complex Saturday, June 26 saw over 30 LGBTQ+ out and proud members of Out to Swim take part in the 84th annual pier to pier race in Brighton. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Four US states sued over anti-trans sports laws The Human Rights Campaign is taking legal action against Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee for passing anti-trans bills. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Laurel Hubbard confirmed as first trans Olympic athlete the first out trans athlete to have ever competed in the sporting event By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Half Marathon postponed till October The event is the biggest annual fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon, which offers care and support for people living with HIV in East and West Sussex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Prince Regent Swimming Complex to reopen on July 12 Prince Regent Swimming Complex is the usual meeting place of LGBTQ+ swimming group Out to Swim South By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News 11-year-old trans athlete sues West Virginia Becky Pepper-Jackson is suing West Virginia after being banned from joining her school’s running team. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Rainbow Rovers unveils new kit, website and first match of 2021 Rainbow Rovers, Whitehawk Football Club’s LGBTQ+ team, has begun its campaign for the 2021 season with a new Eco-Kit, a new website, and the announcement of its first match of the year By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News London Pride 7’s rugby event to include Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents The inaugural tournament, which will champion inclusive rugby, is to take place on Saturday, June 5 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News First trans woman wins US pro golf tournament 28-year-old Hailey Davidson is the first ever out trans woman to win a pro golf tournament in the US. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Anna Van Bellinghen General News Weightlifter blasts trans inclusion in the Olympics Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen described trans inclusion in professional sports as a “bad joke”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Report: 62% favour restrictions on trans participation in sports A survey found 62% of Americans believe trans athletes should not be allowed to play in accordance with their gender identity. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News US athletes sign open letter NCAA for hosting events in anti-trans states 50 athletes have signed an open letter in protest NCAA deciding to host championships in anti-trans US states. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
