Jon Holmes

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14 October 2026 12:39

A new Human Rights Watch (@hrw.org) report asks how Youth Olympics host nation Senegal can be compliant with the Olympic Charter, with hundreds of people having been arrested there amid an anti-LGBTQ crackdown. The IOC says it has “full confidence“ in the Senegalese authorities. For @outsports.com

Human Rights Watch

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13 October 2026 20:59

Senegal’s intensifying crackdown on LGBT people is violating their rights and causing increasing fear and stigma. The crackdown calls into question Senegal’s compliance with its own laws and international law, as well as the Olympic charter, ahead of hosting the Youth Olympic Games.

Jon Holmes

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13 October 2026 14:51

NEW: Incredibly, Luke Strong is going back to the World Trampoline Championships next month, having retired from the sport several years ago due to multiple severe injuries. He recently became the record 6-time British champion, in a Pride-themed leotard vest. 🤸‍♂️🌈 I spoke to Luke for @outsports.com

Jon Holmes

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29 September 2026 15:19

🇯🇵 Huge news in Japan, as volleyball player Rui Takahashi becomes the first athlete in the history of men’s pro sports in the country to come out as gay. For @outsports.com, Olympians Erik Shoji, Tim Koleto and Javier Raya have all shared their thoughts and sent goodwill messages to Rui… 🏳️‍🌈 #LGBTQ

Jon Holmes

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23 September 2026 14:38

NEW: #BiVisibilityDay can be a reminder of just how rare the representation is for athletes from that part of our community. When Jack Dunne came out publicly in 2021, he'd already been welcomed by his teammates. He's still the only out male player in elite pro rugby. An @outsports.com interview