USA Cycling opposes anti-trans laws
USA Cycling has spoken out against the widespread hostility towards trans athletes in the US.
Sports
Petition calls for LGBTQ+ equality in Japan
A petition has been sent to Japan’s ruling party to call for LGBTQ+ equality.
LGBTQ+ mural to be built in Leeds
A mural will be built in Leeds to honour the LGBTQ+ community’s contribution to the city’s football team.
Student athletes condemn attacks on trans youth
Hundreds of student athletes in the US have condemned the rising number of bills against trans participation in school sports.
Athlete takes discrimination case to European Court of Human Rights
Caster Semenya, an out gay South African athlete is taking her case to the European Court of Human Rights.
Campaign sees 800 German footballers pledge to support LGBTQ+ players
Over 800 footballers in Germany have joined a campaign, set up by 11Freunde, pledging to support LGBTQ+ players.
Mississippi votes to ban trans athletes from school sports
Lower lawmakers in Mississippi, US have voted to ban trans athletes from participating in school sporting categories which align with their gender identity.