Sport “All trans people should be included in sports.” Trans college basketball star Harriet Mackenzie speaks out after facing transphobic abuse on social media Trans college basketball star Harriet Mackenzie has spoken out, saying that “all trans people should be included in sports.” The Canadian player, who plays for Vancouver Island University team, explained that she began transitioning in ‘kindergarten or first grade’, adding: ‘I’m playing at a major b By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Noa-Lynn van Leuven to “step back” from darts for mental health reasons Noa-Lynn van Leuven, the first trans player to compete at the World Darts Championship, has announced she will “step back” from the sport for mental health reasons. The 28-year-old history maker, who lost in the first round of WDC to Dutch compatriot Kevin Doets, returned to the oche at Q-School, wh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans players banned from competing in women’s hockey Trans players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey as of next season, governing body England Hockey has announced. England Hockey has said that the protection of “fair competition” was behind the move that will see the introduction of separate female and open categories, thereby ending tr By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport UK cities miss out on hosting Gay Games 2030 Liverpool and London have missed out on the opportunity to host the Gay Games 2030, a sporting and cultural event which sees up to 10,000 LGBTQ+ participants and allies come together to celebrate Pride in sports. Built upon the principles of participation, inclusion, and personal best since 1982, th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Huw Ware to make history as first openly gay referee for a PDC World Darts Championship final Huw Ware is to make history as the first openly gay referee for a PDC World Darts Championship final this evening when Luke Littler takes on Michael van Gerwen. Ware, one of the few openly gay figures in professional darts, said on his blog: “I’ve been with the PDC for eight years now and it […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Polish elite ski jumper Andrzej Stekala comes out as gay and mourns loss of his long-term partner on Instagram Andrzej Stekala, an elite ski jumper from Poland who won a World Championships bronze medal in 2021, has come out as gay on social media, in a post also mourning the loss of his long-term partner. Writing on Instagram on New Year’s Day, the sports star said: “I want you to meet my true self. […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Queer Dutch hockey player Anne Veenendaal named Goalie of the Year Queer Dutch hockey player Anne Veenendaal, whose team won gold at the Paris Olympics, has been named Goalie of the Year by readers of a Dutch field hockey magazine. Veenendaal, 29, who rocked the Progress Pride flag on her helmet during the Olympics, was called a “a constant force for both Amsterdam By Graham Robson • 1 min read
ZANDER MURRAY Sport Openly gay footballer, Zander Murray, comments on decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 football World Cup Openly gay footballer, Zander Murray, has commented on the decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 football World Cup, saying “the difference between a gay football fan and a straight football fan going over there is that the straight person has basic human rights. We don’t. Our existence is punisha By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Noa-Lynn van Leuven set to make history as the first trans player at the World Darts Championship Noa-Lynn van Leuven is set to make history as the first trans player at the World Darts Championship. Van Leuven, 28, who will take on Kevin Doets on Tuesday, December 17, secured her spot with impressive Women’s Series performances and is determined to let her skills take centre stage. “It’s going By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport “SHAME!” Saudi Arabia to “welcome” LGBTQ+ fans when it hosts 2034 World Cup The Football Association (FA) has said it received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ+ fans would be “safe and welcome”, after backing the Gulf state in its bid to host the 2034 World Cup. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday, December 11 that the nation would host the tournament, despite criticism of i By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva comes out as gay on Instagram Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has come out as gay in a post on Instagram. The 24-year-old tennis player, one of the first on the ATP Tour, revealed on the social media platform that he’s in love with Brazilian actor and model Gui Sampaio Ricardo. “Happy birthday, happ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans pool champion to take sport’s governing body to court after she was banned from playing in women’s tournaments Harriet Haynes, a trans pool champion, who is amongst the top 10 best players in the women’s competition, is taking legal action against the English Blackball Pool Federation (EBPF) after she was banned from playing in women’s tournaments. Ms Haynes, who was left stunned by the surprise decision, sa By Graham Robson • 1 min read
