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Polish elite ski jumper Andrzej Stekala comes out as gay and mourns loss of his long-term partner on Instagram

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. […]

Trans pool champion to take sport’s governing body to court after she was banned from playing in women’s tournaments

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

UK Government to ‘crack down’ on transgender women taking part in elite and competitive sport

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

Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society to run free football taster session on Saturday, November 26

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.

Trans Can Sport announces programme of events for this autumn

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

Out For Sport LGBTQ+ sports fair to return to London South Bank University

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.

BLAGSS to celebrate 25th Birthday at the Grand Brighton on Saturday, June 25

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.

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