olympics

BMX rider posing with the Olympic torch in front of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Sport
Jul 22 2024

What time is the Olympics opening ceremony, what to expect, and how to watch it in the UK

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is a trans woman. She's celebrating after lifting a weighted bar. Red backround with Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games branding.

Identity
Jan 29 2024

Are transgender athletes allowed in the Olympics? The truth behind the myths

The policies restrict trans swimmers' eligibility for the Olympics. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

News
Jan 29 2024

Swimmer Lia Thomas files legal dispute against World Aquatics’ anti-trans policies

England Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps and Lucy Bronze after missing out on a Team GB spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Sport
Dec 06 2023

Why England’s Lionesses won’t be competing at the 2024 Olympics as Team GB

Matthew Mitcham

Gay
Oct 19 2023

Olympian Matthew Mitcham reveals he tried to ‘train himself’ not to be gay

Dame Kelly Holmes wears a black top, black blazer and matching tie as she speaks to people off camera

Coming Out
Jan 01 2023

Olympic champion Kelly Holmes says she’s ‘happy for the first time’ since coming out as gay

The Olympic rings placed in front of the Eiffel Tower

Sport
Jul 27 2022

Paris 2024 Olympics to be the most inclusive yet, organisers vow, despite trans sports bans

Olympic football star Tobin Heath appears to come out with 'I am gay' artwork

Sport
Jun 23 2022

Olympic footballer Tobin Heath appears to come out with ‘I am gay’ artwork

A billboard created by Advance Australia targeting independent Warringah MP Zali Steggall which includes the slogan “women's sport is not for men” as well as photos of top swimmers Dawn Fraser, Emma McKeon and Emily Seebohm.

Sport
Apr 27 2022

Olympian Emily Seebohm ‘horrified’ after her photo is used on transphobic billboard

Olympic skiier Sofia Goggia apologises for homophobia in interview

Sport
Apr 22 2022

Olympic skier apologises after implying gay men are too ‘cowardly’ to ski down mountains

Katie Archibald holds a trophy as a sparkler goes off behind her

Sport
Apr 21 2022

Olympic champion Katie Archibald says sporting bodies are failing trans athletes and women

News
Apr 11 2022

Olympic boxer Kellie Harrington marries partner in beautiful ceremony surrounded by their dogs

Caitlyn Jenner doubles down on opposition to trans women in sports

Sport
Mar 14 2022

Caitlyn Jenner launches yet another disgraceful attack on trans athletes without a hint of irony

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean attend The BRIT Awards 2022

Sport
Mar 14 2022

Torvill and Dean call on Olympics to allow same-sex figure skating partners: ‘It’s the next step’