Sports and the Making of Men
Sport is more than just competition - it reflects our society and drives change. More and more athletes are using their stage to stand up for diversity, acceptance and mental health. This article presents 17 role models from different sports who encourage the LGBTQ+ community and show how openness makes sport more human. Founded in , Stand Up is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fighting sexual and gender discrimination in Australian sport. Other initiatives, like Pride in Sport , work with a similar vision. In 2025, why are men still afraid to come out in professional
Research shows LGBTQI+ people are less likely to participate in sports. Trying to find a reason why There is often much discussion within media about why there are very few openly gay men in. When NBA player Jason Collins announced this week "I'm gay", praise for his groundbreaking courage poured in from all directions. Collins' announcement is a very big deal, especially since the worldwide popularity of NBA basketball makes him a highly visible role model for youth. 
Sports are supposed to be for all – but new research reveals
Homosexuality in modern sports The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other non-heterosexual or non-cisgender (LGBTQ+) community is prevalent within sports across the world. There have been several notable outspoken homosexual athletes, including John Curry, Billie Jean King, boxer Orlando Cruz and Jason Collins. Francis Xavier University. Sports is the worst place for sexism and homophobia.
Homosexuality in modern sports
For the first time, pro baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer has an out gay male athlete under contract. Ryan Storr consults to Proud2Play. He receives funding from VicHealth. 
Standing up against homophobia in sport
A previous study showed that up to 87 per cent of young gay men were in the closet when they played sport, compared to a separate study which showed up to 55 per cent were in the closet at work. There is something amiss within the sporting culture in Australia to see such a high proportion of male athletes in the closet. .
20 queer sports heroes who have helped create a more
LGBTQ+ in sports: diversity is on the rise, but so is the need to catch up Problem Zone: Homosexuality in Men's Sports Stereotypical image of men in sports Discrimination prevents participation Transgender rules are being tightened LGBTQ+ acceptance in sports: big things start small Self-determination bill – no solutions for sports. .
A Proud History
A study by the Journal of Sport and Health Science found that gay and bisexual male teen athletes feel particularly unwelcome when playing in formal sporting environments where there are coaches. . Each of America’s big 5 sports currently has an out gay male
Sports and the Making of Men: Transforming Gender Norms on the Playing Field MenEngage Alliance The is a global alliance in over 30 countries that seeks to engage men and boys in effective ways to reduce gender inequalities and to promote the health and wellbeing of women, men and children, including ending all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). The alliance is comprised of a consortium of. .