Laurel Hubbard named sportswoman of the year
Laurel Hubbard, the first out trans person to compete in the Olympics, has been named ‘sportswoman of the year’ in the Blues awards.
Tokyo Olympics
Laurel Hubbard makes history as the first trans Olympian
Despite not winning a medal, Laurel Hubbard has made Olympic history by becoming the first-ever out trans athlete to compete in the event.
Sports expert criticises transphobia at Olympic games
Amanda Jones has spoken out against the “long-standing scrutiny of all women’s bodies in sport” that has been seen throughout the Olympics.
Olympic Committee backs trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard
The International Olympic Committee has rejected requests for Laurel Hubbard to be disqualified.
Tokyo Olympics to see record number of LGBTQ+ athletes
An analysis by Outsports has found that the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be hosting a record number of LGBTQ+ athletes.
Petition against trans inclusion at the Olympics
Over 28,000 have signed a petition to protest the participation of trans weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, in the upcoming Olympics.
Weightlifter blasts trans inclusion in the Olympics
Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen described trans inclusion in professional sports as a “bad joke”.