Closing a Century-Long Gap: Ryswyk Becomes First Gay Male AFL Player to Come Out Leigh Ryswyk becomes the first male AFL player to publicly come out as gay, breaking 129 years of silence in elite Australian Rules football.

Closing a Century-Long Gap: Ryswyk Becomes First Gay Male AFL Player to Come Out

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At the Fair Game Conference (24 - 25 March), Chloe Morgan sits down with Natalie Washington to talk inclusion, representation, and challenging homophobia in the game.

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Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher has been handed a six-game ban and £1,500 fine for using a homophobic slur during an Under-21 match.

He admitted the charge, apologised, and will complete FA diversity education as part of the sanction.
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Remembering Mario de Araujo Cabral #OnThisDay, who made history as Portugal’s first-ever F1 driver. Racing in the late ’50s & early ’60s, he only finished one Grand Prix: 10th at the 1959 Portuguese GP in a non-works Cooper T51.

#f1 #formula1 #LGBTQinSport

Out To Swim stands with our trans and non-binary members, today and always. 🏳️‍⚧️🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, respect, and community.
Everyone has a place here in and out of the water. 🌊 #OutToSwim #LGBTQInSport #InclusiveSport