General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Laurel Hubbard General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Laurel Hubbard General News Olympic Committee backs trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard The International Olympic Committee has rejected requests for Laurel Hubbard to be disqualified. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Laurel Hubbard General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Anna Van Bellinghen General News Weightlifter blasts trans inclusion in the Olympics Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen described trans inclusion in professional sports as a “bad joke”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Japan accused of violating Olympic charter over LGBTQ+ rights Japan has failed to pass a bill to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ citizens. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Weightlifter set to become first out trans Olympian New Zealand weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, is set to become the first out trans Olympian. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
