Category: Sport
US President Donald Trump has once again come under fire for mocking transgender athletes during a rambling speech at the House GOP’s annual retreat on 6 January, in which he also falsely referenced Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif as transgender. Speaking to Republican lawmakers, Trump performed a grotesque impression of a weightlifting competition, mimicking both […]
US President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at the transgender community, this time during the announcement of a new national event titled “The Patriot Games.” The remarks, made during a video address, sparked immediate backlash from LGBTQIA+ advocates and online users. The planned games are part of a broader initiative to commemorate the […]
Anthony Bowens, All Elite Wrestling’s first openly gay star, is redefining sports entertainment by championing LGBTQ+ visibility and smashing stereotypes. In a world once hostile to openly queer athletes, Anthony Bowens stands as a powerful and unapologetic symbol of progress. From breaking barriers in the ring to becoming an inspiration for fans around the globe, […]
Tottenham Hotspur’s LGBTQ+ supporters group, the Proud Lilywhites, has criticised the club’s decision to relocate its Progress Pride flag during Tuesday night’s match against Slavia Prague, citing it as another example of the challenges queer fans face across European football. The flag, usually displayed in the north-east corner of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, was moved […]
Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, has weighed in on the contentious topic of trans athlete inclusion, saying she does “not agree” with trans women competing in women’s sport, claiming it’s “not fair” for women to face “biological men”. The 27-year-old made the comments during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Tuesday, […]
The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by conservative-leaning school districts, allowing individual schools to bar transgender students from participating in sports teams that match their gender identity. While the wider lawsuit—led by District 49—continues against other state entities, CHSAA has withdrawn, stating its inclusion was “frustrating […]
Iran and Egypt have formally objected to participating in a planned ‘Pride Match’ during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iranian officials labelling the move “irrational” and suggesting they may appeal the decision. The match, scheduled for Friday 26 June 2026 in Seattle, falls during the city’s annual Pride Weekend and was designated a Pride […]
A Pride-themed match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has drawn widespread criticism after it was revealed that one of the participating nations is Iran, where same-sex relationships are punishable by death. Seattle, confirmed as a host city over three years ago, will host the match on 26 June—an event now officially designated as a […]