The National Sports Commission has renewed its support for the Guyana Blind Cricket Association to ensure equitable access to sport. The initiative aims to empower visually impaired athletes through improved equipment and social inclusion.
The National Sports Commission has renewed its support for the Guyana Blind Cricket Association to ensure equitable access to sport. The initiative aims to empower visually impaired athletes through improved equipment and social inclusion.
The Armenian community in São Paulo has seen a revival through youth football. Unified teams from clubs like the Armenian Club now compete in international games, helping a new generation reclaim their heritage and strengthen local inclusion.
The Armenian community in São Paulo has seen a revival through youth football. Unified teams from clubs like the Armenian Club now compete in international games, helping a new generation reclaim their heritage and strengthen local inclusion.
Minnesota hockey player Jesse Kortuem has come out as gay, citing the series Heated Rivalry as his inspiration. After years of fear in masculine sports cultures, he is now advocating for visibility and support for closeted athletes.
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Minnesota hockey player Jesse Kortuem has come out as gay, citing the series Heated Rivalry as his inspiration. After years of fear in masculine sports cultures, he is now advocating for visibility and support for closeted athletes.
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Sonia Soria, founder of CFF Olympia, advocates for more women in football management to drive professional growth. Her 100% female club supports 350 players, proving that inclusion in leadership creates a more successful and just industry.
Sonia Soria, founder of CFF Olympia, advocates for more women in football management to drive professional growth. Her 100% female club supports 350 players, proving that inclusion in leadership creates a more successful and just industry.
Newbridge Rugby Football Club has made history by becoming the first Leinster Rugby club to establish a dedicated Girls Youth Academy at the grassroots level.
Newbridge Rugby Football Club has made history by becoming the first Leinster Rugby club to establish a dedicated Girls Youth Academy at the grassroots level.
During multiple games in 2025, Brigham Young University athletes faced derogatory religious chants. Despite apologies and a $50,000 fine for Colorado, calls are growing for the NCAA to take firm action against religious discrimination.
During multiple games in 2025, Brigham Young University athletes faced derogatory religious chants. Despite apologies and a $50,000 fine for Colorado, calls are growing for the NCAA to take firm action against religious discrimination.
In Spremberg and Cottbus, students report that far-right extremism has become a 'cool' trend. Pro-inclusion students face abuse for opposing Holocaust 'jokes' and Nazi symbols, as neo-Nazi groups actively target local schools for recruitment.
In Spremberg and Cottbus, students report that far-right extremism has become a 'cool' trend. Pro-inclusion students face abuse for opposing Holocaust 'jokes' and Nazi symbols, as neo-Nazi groups actively target local schools for recruitment.
Keighley Cougars co-owner Kaue Garcia has praised Josh Cavallo's bravery while highlighting that football still fails gay players. Garcia's club continues to champion LGBTQ+ inclusion and trans visibility to ensure sport is a safe space for all.
Keighley Cougars co-owner Kaue Garcia has praised Josh Cavallo's bravery while highlighting that football still fails gay players. Garcia's club continues to champion LGBTQ+ inclusion and trans visibility to ensure sport is a safe space for all.
Australia’s Joeys Under-17 team visited the Lovu community in Lautoka to conduct drills and promote inclusion and gender equality. The visit came ahead of their match against Fiji’s Under-19s at Churchill Park.
Australia’s Joeys Under-17 team visited the Lovu community in Lautoka to conduct drills and promote inclusion and gender equality. The visit came ahead of their match against Fiji’s Under-19s at Churchill Park.
The sports court of the German FA has fined SV Waldhof Mannheim €36,000 for anti-Roma chants directed by Mannheim supporters during a match in the third division against SSV Ulm on 31 August 2025.
The sports court of the German FA has fined SV Waldhof Mannheim €36,000 for anti-Roma chants directed by Mannheim supporters during a match in the third division against SSV Ulm on 31 August 2025.
Following Luton Town's win over Stevenage on Saturday, assistant manager Chris Powell was racially abused on Instagram by an overseas account. The club is demanding social media companies take immediate action to protect victims of online hate.
Following Luton Town's win over Stevenage on Saturday, assistant manager Chris Powell was racially abused on Instagram by an overseas account. The club is demanding social media companies take immediate action to protect victims of online hate.
At a football pitch in Meerane, Saxony, fans were convicted for chanting 'sieg heil'. Despite a lawyer's claim they said 'sieg geil' after a game, the court imposed community service and fines for using illegal Nazi slogans.
At a football pitch in Meerane, Saxony, fans were convicted for chanting 'sieg heil'. Despite a lawyer's claim they said 'sieg geil' after a game, the court imposed community service and fines for using illegal Nazi slogans.
Tucapel city has trained local youth and women in sports like volleyball and football refereeing. This municipal initiative promotes gender equality and creates new jobs, allowing women to gain economic autonomy as professional referees.
Tucapel city has trained local youth and women in sports like volleyball and football refereeing. This municipal initiative promotes gender equality and creates new jobs, allowing women to gain economic autonomy as professional referees.
For the Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, SC Freiburg has launched a major security and anti-discrimination plan. Working with antisemitism experts, the club aims to ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful matchday.
For the Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, SC Freiburg has launched a major security and anti-discrimination plan. Working with antisemitism experts, the club aims to ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful matchday.
During the Under-19 match Fulgor Trevignano - Vittorio Falmec on 10 Jan, players used racial slurs. A sports judge issued 26 match bans, including two 11-game suspensions for discriminatory abuse. The clubs have condemned the behaviour.
During the Under-19 match Fulgor Trevignano - Vittorio Falmec on 10 Jan, players used racial slurs. A sports judge issued 26 match bans, including two 11-game suspensions for discriminatory abuse. The clubs have condemned the behaviour.
Cambridge United have joined the Football Safety App to combat abuse and discrimination. Launching on 27 Jan vs Shrewsbury Town, the app allows fans to report incidents in real-time to a 24-hour control room, ensuring a safer matchday.
Cambridge United have joined the Football Safety App to combat abuse and discrimination. Launching on 27 Jan vs Shrewsbury Town, the app allows fans to report incidents in real-time to a 24-hour control room, ensuring a safer matchday.
Albacete has issued a strong official statement following racist incidents during the Copa del Rey match against Real Madrid. The club has expressed profound shame over "terrible and unworthy" actions at their stadium.
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Albacete has issued a strong official statement following racist incidents during the Copa del Rey match against Real Madrid. The club has expressed profound shame over "terrible and unworthy" actions at their stadium.
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The organising committee for the Mexico City LGBT+ Pride March has confirmed the date for the 2026 event, scheduled for the final weekend of June. The event will coincide with the FIFA World Cup to maximise global visibility for diversity and inclusion.
The organising committee for the Mexico City LGBT+ Pride March has confirmed the date for the 2026 event, scheduled for the final weekend of June. The event will coincide with the FIFA World Cup to maximise global visibility for diversity and inclusion.
On Monday, during an U14 cup in the Chilean city La Serena, following a match between local side Santa Inés and the Brazilian club Ipanema, home fans racially abused Brazilian children with monkey gestures.
On Monday, during an U14 cup in the Chilean city La Serena, following a match between local side Santa Inés and the Brazilian club Ipanema, home fans racially abused Brazilian children with monkey gestures.
LaLiga and the Spanish National Institute of Cybersecurity have signed an agreement to fight online hate speech, promoting the 017 helpline and launching awareness campaigns to protect fans and vulnerable groups from racism and xenophobia in digital spaces.
LaLiga and the Spanish National Institute of Cybersecurity have signed an agreement to fight online hate speech, promoting the 017 helpline and launching awareness campaigns to protect fans and vulnerable groups from racism and xenophobia in digital spaces.
Boca Juniors' inclusive team, 2025 champions, will visit Chivilcoy on 21 Feb for a celebratory match at Atiadim. The event promotes social integration for regional athletes with disabilities, focusing on shared values and community inclusion.
Boca Juniors' inclusive team, 2025 champions, will visit Chivilcoy on 21 Feb for a celebratory match at Atiadim. The event promotes social integration for regional athletes with disabilities, focusing on shared values and community inclusion.
On 14 January, Guayaquil hosted an inclusive football session for 16 children with disabilities. Part of the "Adventure without Barriers" programme at Parque Samanes, the event used adapted sport to foster confidence, teamwork, and social integration.
On 14 January, Guayaquil hosted an inclusive football session for 16 children with disabilities. Part of the "Adventure without Barriers" programme at Parque Samanes, the event used adapted sport to foster confidence, teamwork, and social integration.
The Swiss FA has introduced reforms to strengthen women’s football. From July 2026, women's teams receive higher field priority, while a new licensing system for the 2026/27 season ensures professional standards and equal opportunities for all players.
The Swiss FA has introduced reforms to strengthen women’s football. From July 2026, women's teams receive higher field priority, while a new licensing system for the 2026/27 season ensures professional standards and equal opportunities for all players.
Cancun has recovered 53 sports spaces to promote inclusion and social well-being. In 2026, the programme is expanding with municipal academies and facility upgrades to ensure youth have access to safe, community-focused environments.
Cancun has recovered 53 sports spaces to promote inclusion and social well-being. In 2026, the programme is expanding with municipal academies and facility upgrades to ensure youth have access to safe, community-focused environments.
The football club Mirassol has celebrated a historic milestone by launching its first professional women’s team. Alongside this announcement, the club has appointed Rafaela Esteves as the executive for the new department.
The football club Mirassol has celebrated a historic milestone by launching its first professional women’s team. Alongside this announcement, the club has appointed Rafaela Esteves as the executive for the new department.