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 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
News UK Government to ‘crack down’ on transgender women taking part in elite and competitive sport Senior figures from major national sporting bodies are understood to have been asked to meet Michelle Donelan MP – Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary – to discuss the matter By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans Can Sport announces programme of events for this autumn The charity, a not-for-profit project based in Brighton & Hove, was created to get trans people into exercise and healthy living, and aims to help anyone who feels their transgender identity makes participating in sport difficult By Graham Robson • 4 min read
News Out For Sport LGBTQ+ sports fair to return to London South Bank University Out For Sport is like a freshers fair – a DJ will be spinning tunes plus lots of London’s grassroots LGBTQ+ sports and fitness clubs will set out their stall to entice new players. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News BLAGSS to celebrate 25th Birthday at the Grand Brighton on Saturday, June 25 Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society is to celebrate 25 years by throwing a glittering party in the Empress Suite at Grand Hotel Brighton on Saturday, June 25. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Gov. Noem General News South Dakota proposes ban on trans inclusion in school sports Governor Kristi Noem confirmed she has proposed an anti-trans bill that will be debated in January. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Claire Chandler General News Australian senator calls for national ban on trans inclusion in sports Senator Claire Chandler is calling for trans girls and women to be barred from competing in sports at any level. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News International Olympic Committee launches new framework on TNBI inclusion In honour of Transgender Awareness Week, the IOC has announced “groundbreaking” new guidelines on TNBI inclusion in sports. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Texas officially bans trans kids from school sports Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill to limit young trans people’s participation in school sports, meaning it will now become law. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Texas moving to ban trans kids from school sports Texas is likely to be the next state to ban trans youth from school sports after the Texas House approved HB 25 in a 76-54 vote. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
