Category: Sport
Swimming Australia has condemned the circulation of false anti-LGBTQ+ statements attributed to Olympic champion Mollie O’Callaghan, which targeted trans swimmer Lia Thomas. The national body has called for the immediate removal of the fabricated quotes from social media platforms. Over the past week, misleading posts have surfaced across Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), falsely […]
Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken candidly about the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ players in men’s football, saying there are still “mountains” of work to be done to combat homophobia in the sport. In a revealing interview with BBC Sport, the 25-year-old midfielder reflected on life as one of the few openly gay male […]
A Colombian court has ruled that a regional volleyball league must reverse its ban on transgender athletes, stating the policy violates constitutional rights. The Liga Antioqueña de Voleibol – the volleyball governing body in Colombia’s Antioquia region – was ordered by the nation’s constitutional court to amend its discriminatory regulations and allow trans athletes to […]
Up to 60 elite women athletes who competed in major track and field finals since 2000 would have failed World Athletics’ new sex test, the governing body has revealed. Dr Stéphane Bermon, director of World Athletics’ health and science department, presented the data during a scientific panel at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which […]
Athletics fans can’t get enough of the hilarious banter between two of the world’s top 400-metre hurdlers, as they prepare to face off at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The men’s 400m hurdles final is set to take place on Friday, 19 September, and while the competition promises world-class racing, it’s the good-natured rivalry […]
With over 2,000 athletes from 198 countries competing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (13–21 September), this year’s edition has marked a major milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in sport. A record 13 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are competing across men’s and women’s events — the highest number ever at a World Championships, and matching […]
In a landmark day for inclusive rugby, the Brisbane Hustlers defeated the Sydney Convicts to take home the Purchas Cup 2025, marking their first-ever victory over their long-time rivals. The Hustlers triumphed 7–5 in a tense final at Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium, while the Convicts claimed the Purchas Shield with a 14–0 win over the […]
Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, his family confirmed. The 46-year-old former center is currently undergoing treatment. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” his family said […]