Sharing his story of struggle as a gay, Muslim footballer made Ouissem Belgacem a household name in France. Today, he continues to write books, create documentary films and deliver education, and he’s the guest on the latest episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast…
Dr Nas. Mohamed, the first person from Qatar to come out publicly as LGBTQ, is fronting a new campaign for the 2026 World Cup; speaking on a special Pride episode of the Football v Homophobia Podcast, the Qatari-American physician says it’s an opportunity to “witness and be witnessed” through the unique opportunity that the tournament presents…
‘The Pride Playbook’ has been launched by Millwall FC, their LGBTQ+-inclusive team, Millwall Romans, and PR agency The Romans; the guidance, supported by organisations and individuals including Football v Homophobia and out gay player Zander Murray, is designed to help professional clubs support inclusive football teams in their local area…
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The first-ever IGR Touch Rugby Festival was held in Leeds in late May, with 16 teams competing; the winners of the Global Touch Cup were Raccoons Rugby Roma, a club that only started up two years ago; here, IGR’s Mark Lewis helps to explain the back story to the Italians’ success, and why their victory means so much…
Jordan Chan is a key figure in the UK’s newest LGBTQ+ inclusive cricket club, Invicta Icons; the fundraiser, influencer and underwear model didn’t have much interest in sports when he was younger; he joins us for a Q&A to explain why he’s so passionate about making Icons truly iconic in Kent and beyond…
Two-time Commonwealth Games medalist and reigning European badminton champion Kirsty Gilmour is backing the Pride House project at Glasgow 2026; drop-in venue is the official LGBTQ community space of the Games, being held from July 23 to August 2…
The UK’s first-ever LGBTQ+-inclusive multi-sport event, EuroGames Cardiff 2027, has announced its latest ambassador; PDC referee Huw Ware, who made darts history in 2025, says it’s a privilege to be asked; in a column for Sports Media LGBT+, the proud Welshman explains why the role means so much…
Major multi-sport event will be held in capital of Wales from 14 to 17 July, 2027; initial phase invites sign-ups for most of the 38 sports, with focus on full inclusion; competitions will be preceded by global human rights and sports conference…
May 17 is IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – and marks 25 days to go until the World Cup; anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in and around the tournament is a major concern, and is being highlighted by the Football v Homophobia campaign…
The next edition of Europe’s largest multisports event for LGBTQ athletes and allies has made a strong commitment to greater LGBTQ inclusion; EuroGames Cardiff 2027 signs up to the Charter for Gender Diversity in Sports; Pride Sports Cymru director Lou Englefield says event is a “huge opportunity” …