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Dame Kelly Holmes and The Proud Pledge
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LGBTQ inclusive sports and fitness spaces are signing up to Rainbow Laces ‘Proud Pledge’

Dame Kelly Holmes and Josh Cavallo are lending their support to the new-look Rainbow Laces campaign; Stonewall’s Simon Blake says the ‘Proud Pledge’ is for everyone in sports and exercise who wants to send out a message of LGBTQ inclusion…

By Jon Holmes, 4 days22/01/2026 ago
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England’s official LGBTQ fans group will not attend FIFA World Cup games in ‘unsafe’ USA

Three Lions Pride, the group for England supporters who are LGBTQ, says it will not travel to the USA to follow the team at this year’s FIFA World Cup; 3LP was founded before Russia 2018 and has grown to 350 members; the group says FIFA has made “appalling decisions” around the tournament…

By Jon Holmes, 1 week18/01/2026 ago
Ilya Rozanov
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Five things sports media can learn from ‘Heated Rivalry’

Welcome to the world of Major League Hockey, as the TV drama everyone’s talking about lands in the UK and Ireland via Sky; here’s what the show can teach sports editors and journalists, and why that’s so important to their relationship with LGBTQ audiences…

By Jon Holmes, 2 weeks11/01/2026 ago
Network News

Two Premier League clubs in contention as FvH Awards 2026 shortlists revealed

Brentford, Brighton and QPR on Pro Game slate at annual event celebrating LGBTQ achievements in the game; shortlists expanded in both Fan Group and FvH Hero categories; tickets on sale for awards night in London on Friday 6 February…

By Jon Holmes, 3 weeks07/01/2026 ago
Sevenoaks Town FC players support FvH
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10 reasons why Football v Homophobia deserves your support in February

The annual Football v Homophobia Month of Action will be held in February 2026, in what is also LGBT+ History Month; every year, hundreds of FvH Champions amplify the anti-discrimination campaign’s message; find out why and how you can be part of it…

By Jon Holmes, 3 weeks05/01/2026 ago
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Sports Media LGBT+ in 2026: Discover news, networking, advocacy, consultancy

Info about who we are and what we do; learn about our roles as a digital publisher, industry network group, and media and comms consultancy; reach out today and connect…

By Jon Holmes, 4 weeks01/01/2026 ago
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The Sports Media LGBT+ Review of 2025: Queer Euros, a gay Glasgow gala, and trans solidarity

A record number of out LGBTQ athletes thriving at the UEFA Women’s Euros and the World Athletics Championships were among our highlights of the last 12 months; at home, resilience was needed as we supported our trans siblings; we’re looking back and looking forward in our traditional annual wrap…

By Jon Holmes, 4 weeks31/12/2025 ago
Football stock image
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Homophobia offences continue to rise in grassroots football, highlighted by FvH campaign

The Football Association’s 2024/25 Grassroots Discipline Review shows an increase in allegations related to sexual orientation; in a statement, the Football v Homophobia campaign points to The FA’s mention of a “reporting gap” and how this impacts on those experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination specifically…

By Jon Holmes, 2 months12/12/2025 ago
Matt Hill and Vicki Carter
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Medal of honour! Vicki Carter ‘thrilled’ to collect award for services to LGBTQ sports

Vicki Carter has spoken of her pride upon receiving the British Empire Medal; the former co-chair of Out for Sport and Out to Swim has been a leading light in LGBTQ sports in London and the South-East…

By Jon Holmes, 2 months03/12/2025 ago
Network News

Trans-inclusive joy of grassroots women’s football is ‘undeniable’, Goal Diggers FC players tell FvH Podcast

To mark Trans Awareness Week, Goal Diggers FC player Billie Sky Walker and club chair Gaia Laidler are guests on a Football v Transphobia special episode of the FvH Podcast; they join FvT campaign lead Natalie Washington in looking at the situation for clubs and leagues outside of FA affiliation…

By Jon Holmes, 2 months17/11/2025 ago

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