First round of Nike grants already having “huge impact” for seven projects in the capital supported by Out For Sport, which now has charitable status; Unicorns LGBTQIA+ Netball Club – about to celebrate their first anniversary – share success story and future plans; Out For Sport co-chair Vicki Carter says “we want to reach thousands more LGBTQ+ Londoners”
The Gay Games recently marked its 40th anniversary, just a few months after its co-President Joanie Evans celebrated a milestone birthday of her own. Joanie became an ambassador for Sporting Heritage earlier this year so in support of its annual event – and after a summer in which England finally brought football home – we asked her to reflect on her role in LGBTQ+ sports history…
“To share ideas and ways in which we can help to make football a much more inclusive space” – that’s just one of the reasons why Jahmal joined the LGBTQ+ Professionals in Football Collective. He talks with us to mark Bi Visibility Day on Friday 23 September. It’s an awareness day that’s increasingly important to acknowledge…
Eye-catching and innovative kit design marks Parrots’ entry into Scottish Floorball League tournament; “It’s wonderful to see how much our club has developed and the significant impact we continue to make across Perthshire and beyond,” says founder Frazer Robertson
Birmingham 2022 left many memories but what matters most is harnessing the energy and excitement generated by the Commonwealth Games – and that includes for LGBTQ+ people. On the final episode of the Pride House Podcast series, four strong supporters of the project share their takeaways and hopes for the future…
Growing up with a love of football, Katy Smith hoped to have a future in the game – but sexism and homophobia saw her drift away from the pitch in her early teens. However, getting into coaching a few years later and the celebratory mood generated by England’s triumph at the Euros have reignited her passion. She explains why everyone should get to benefit from the momentum of women’s football…
Four-time Commonwealth Games champion encourages those attending Birmingham 2022 to pop in to Pride House; Daley stopped by with LGBTQ+ activists ahead of their memorable appearance at Opening Ceremony; “Pride House is for everyone!” Daley tells The Pride House Podcast – new episode out now!
Representation at the Games is already more than three times greater than at Gold Coast 2018, and increasing day-by-day; Sports Media LGBT+, media partner on Pride House Birmingham, working with historian Tony Scupham-Bilton on research; from previous Games, at least 75 former competitors are known to be LGBTQ+ and out; over 50 of these athletes past and present featuring in ‘Photos of Pride’ exhibition at main Pride House venue in Birmingham’s Gay Village
Media Guide endorsed by Birmingham 2022 and Commonwealth Games Federation; over 100 Games athletes past and present are publicly out as LGBTIQ+; Donna Fraser, Head of Inclusion and Engagement at B2022, says: “We want all athletes to be treated with respect and have their stories told across the globe”
Official Birmingham 2022 mascot among the VIP guests at opening night event in heart of city’s Gay Village; ringing endorsements issued on visit by delegation from Commonwealth Games Federation; “Come down and find out more!” says Pride House Ambassador Michael Gunning