Posts tagged pride in sport

“The Pride Game is about inclusiveness, understanding and celebrating gender diversity and supporting the LGBTIQ community”

“We must call out transphobic actions and language whenever and wherever we can, to make sure sport becomes a platform for inclusion and diversity and not a statement of exclusion.”

The award was given to researcher Erik Denison, who implemented a research-driven program designed to end the use of homophobic language in sport.

The new benchmark will “provide a much-needed resource for those seeking to ensure full inclusivity of LGBTI people within the services and programs that they offer”.

This Sunday sees the return of Proud 2 Play and Cricket Victoria’s Proud Cricket Day.

Thomas posted a video saying he wanted to spread a “positive message” and to pursue restorative justice with the 16-year-old, who met with him and apologised for the attack.

Brigginshaw said she wants young LGBTI people to see “they don’t need to be ashamed of it. I walk around the street holding Kate’s hand because I’m not ashamed of it.”

The Monash University study found that while over 80 per cent of young players think a gay player would feel welcome on their team, around the same number heard teammates using words like ‘fag’ and ‘poof’.

“Most people just go to enjoy themselves. But the people who are competitive, believe me—they’re bloody good!”

“At a tournament like this, there is something truly inspiring about seeing the support given to a team when they are down on their luck or outmatched.”