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Racism and Transphobia are Intertwined - Out

Posted on 16 Nov 2024 in Sport

The horrible and interwined history of transphobia and racism in sport and politics is analyised by LGBTQIA+ magazine Out this month. The magazine's Mey Rude reports that "A cisgender boxer from Algeria is coming under fire from hateful right wingers for competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics after previously failing a "gender eligibility test" from a disgraced boxing association. Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer who was born female, raised as a girl, and has lived and identified as nothing other than a cis woman for her entire life, has co

Defying the Transphobic Sportspeople & Trolls

Posted on 14 Nov 2024 in Sport

The ranting of the transphobic internet trolls hit a new low last week after false claims that a female boxer competing in the Paris Olympic Games was a transgender woman. It transpires that in fact bitter losers against the champion fighter was the motivator for the false claims, which were the

Olympic Games Had Highest LGBQ+ Athletes

Posted on 13 Nov 2024 in Sport

The gay and bi men's underwear brand Andrew Christian are made up at the Olympic Games and have published an effusive and celebratory blog post, saying "Buckle up and grab your rainbow flags because we are about to dive into the gayest Olympics ever, and honey, we are so

Formula 1 Legend Comes Out To Applause

Posted on 30 Oct 2024 in Sport

Ralf Schumacher, has come out as gay to raptuous support from across the free world. Mr Schumacher won six Formula 1 races and is a legendary motor sports ambassador. He was previously married to a woman, but has now announced that he has been with his partner Etienne for the last two years.

Supporting NFL American Football First Carl

Posted on 27 Sep 2024 in Sport

Out Magazine reports that NFL American football star Carl Nassib is marking three years of coming out. He is the first serving NFL star to announce that he is gay and reportedly, has been supported and shown respect and love from the whole NFL hierarchy. ESPN Sports TV

Aug

Tom Daley Hangs Up those Speedos after Paris

As Team GB returned home to the United Kingdom after the Paris Olympics, the Metro newspaper reports that diving legend, gay icon and pin up Tom Daley has announce

Aug

Paris Side Wins LGBTQIA+ Rugby Tournament

Australian gay magazine DNA reports that Paris-based gay rugby club Les Gaillards emerged victorious at the 11th Bingham Cup in Rome this week, defeating the Sydney Convicts 27-7 i

Jul

Olympic Games Beckons for Gay Hero Tom Daley

Out Magazine says that diving sensation and gay pin up Tom Daley will be returning to the Olympic Games this summer. Mr Daley will be competing a

Jun

Paris Olympic Torch Bearer Gains Huge Support

The Mayor of Paris has stood up for local drag artist Minima Gesté, who will be carrying the Olympic flame part of the distance at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympiad later

May

Trans Boxer will be Back in the Ring Soon

Q Voice News reports that Patricio Manuel, the first out transgender boxer in the United States, has remained defiant after losing the first fight of his career.