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.
Sport
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
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
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.
Weightlifter blasts trans inclusion in the Olympics
Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen described trans inclusion in professional sports as a “bad joke”.
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.
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.