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F1 racer criticised for “ignorant” comments on Saudi Arabia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws

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F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is facing backlash for his response to Saudi Arabia’s repressive human rights record. In a recent interview, the 32-year-old Australian was asked about his position on discussing political issues. Drivers across the globe are currently competing in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The F1 sporting motor racing event took place for the first time on December 5, 2021. While making a historic first achievement, Saudi Arabia is known for its intolerant LGBTQ+ record and resistance to LGBTQ+ acceptance. In response to the question, the driver said…

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ANALYSIS – IOC’s new transgender and intersex guidelines divide sport

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The International Olympic Committee’s move to drop its advice on testosterone levels for transgender athletes in the absence of scientific consensus leaves sports bodies facing tough decisions on who can compete, some experts have warned. The IOC this week reversed its 2015 guidance that transgender women should be allowed to compete in women’s sport provided their testosterone levels are below a certain limit for at least 12 months before their first competition. It said there was “no definitive answer” on whether testosterone conferred a competitive advantage for trans and some intersex…

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A new reality series following LGBTQ+ flag football teams is in on the way

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A new reality series following the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) is headed to a TV near you. According to a report from Outsports, the show is titled Flags and is set to be produced by game1 alongside veteran TV producer Brenton Metzler. Metzler, who has played for the league’s Los Angeles team, revealed that the series is an “absolute dream come true.” “I’m just happy to be able to help the league in the one way I know I can. That league saved and changed me just like…

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Laurel Hubbard exits Olympics early after making history as first trans woman to compete

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After making history as the first openly transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games on Monday, Laurel Hubbard made an early exit from the women’s +87kg final after failing to complete a lift. Hubbard, who was the oldest competitor in the weightlifting event in Tokyo at 43-years-old, was unable to complete any of her three lifts. Although she cleared the bar above her head in the second round, which she celebrated with clenched fists, the attempt was ultimately declared a no lift. According to the rules, athletes are automatically…

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Quinn makes history as first openly transgender athlete to win Olympic medal

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Canadian footballer Quinn has just made history for the transgender community and the Olympics. On Monday (2 August), Canada triumphed over world champions the United States with a 1-0 victory, which means the country has secured at least a silver medal for football. Canada will now face Sweden in Friday’s match for the gold. With their win, Quinn has become the first openly transgender Olympic medal winner in the history of the Games. Although Quinn – who uses they/them pronouns – won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics,…

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Team LGBTQ: Every openly queer athlete competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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The number of out LGBTQ+ athletes has more than doubled since the 2016 Summer Olympics games, and we’re here to celebrate that change. The Olympic Games have long stood as a cultural cornerstone for countries to showcase some of the greatest talent around the globe. As LGBTQ+ rights, recognition and advocacy continue to grow, we’re witnessing a cultural shift as more athletes are openly existing as themselves in and out of their teams. To date, the number of LGBTQ+ athletes participating in the Tokyo Summer Olympics is greater than the…

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