Day: April 4, 2022

Apr 04
UK: Trans Cyclist Speaks Out After Being Blocked From Competing

Trans cyclist Emily Bridges has spoken out for the first time following being banned from competing in the British National Omnium Championships. Bridges, who came out publicly as trans in October 2020, had previously been able to compete in a female category under British Cycling’s policy, which stated that trans cyclists must meet a certain […]

Apr 04
Pride Flags To Be Confiscated At Qatar’s World Cup?

A security official for Qatar’s FIFA World Cup has highlighted that LGBTQ+ Pride flags could be confiscated during the tournament, adding that such demonstrations should be done where they are accepted.  The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, a nation where homosexuality for Muslims is punishable by death under Sharia […]

Apr 04
Dancing With The Stars NZ First Same-Sex Pairing

Eli Matthewson and Jonny Williams will be NZ’s first same-sex dance partners competing in the new series of Dancing With The Stars. After Covid-restrictions stopped the series from being produced in 2020 and 2021, Dancing With The Stars NZ is back and this year will finally include a same-sex pairing as comedian Eli Matthewson enters […]