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Guyana 🇬🇾

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.
NSC reaffirms commitment to inclusive sport with renewed support for Blind Cricket
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has renewed its commitment to the development of blind cricket in Guyana, reaffirming its support for inclusion and equitable access to sport during a recent…
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January 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Brazil 🇧🇷

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, Brazil: Reviving youth through sports, culture and heritage
Every Saturday in São Paulo, a quiet yet meaningful rhythm takes shape in the Armenian community. From youth football (soccer) training and cultural performances to language classes and public…
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January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
USA 🇺🇸

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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Who Is Jesse Kortuem? Hockey Player Comes Out as Gay, Citing 'Heated Rivalry' as Inspiration
Hockey player Jesse Kortuem, inspired by the series 'Heated Rivalry', overcame the challenges of coming out in a hyper-masculine sport and publicly shared his truth on Facebook on 13 January 2026.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Spain 🇪🇸

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: "Hay muchas mujeres profesionales para trabajar en la industria del fútbol. Solo hay que buscarlas y darles la oportunidad"
Sonia Soria fundó, en 2015, un club de fútbol 100% femenino, el CFF Olympia, que en la actualidad cuenta con más de 350 jugadoras y una veintena de equipos. La
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January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Ireland 🇮🇪

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 RFC become first Leinster club to establish a dedicated Girls Youth Academy at grassroots level
Newbridge Rugby Football Club have announced the establishment of the Newbridge RFC Girls Youth Rugby Academy, the latest addition to Kildare' underage rugby options
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January 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM
USA 🇺🇸

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.
A rise in religious persecution in college sports calls for NCAA action
After multiple discriminatory chants at BYU games, the NCAA should take further action to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Germany 🇩🇪

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.
Hitler-Grüße, Holocaustwitze auf dem Schulhof: Kampf um die Kids der Lausitz
Der Zeitgeist unter Jugendlichen ist rechts. In Spremberg oder Cottbus zeigt sich das im Klassenzimmer, auf dem Pausenhof, im Jugendclub. Was bräuchte es, um diese Entwicklung zu stoppen? Eltern,…
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January 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
UK 🇬🇧

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: ‘Brave Josh Cavallo shows why football still fails gay players’ (EXCLUSIVE)
"Seeing yourself reflected in the journey of a brave, proud athlete like Josh has the power to change lives," writes Kaue Garcia.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Fiji 🇫🇯

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.
Australian football side visits Lovu Community
[Source: Fiji FA Just Play/ Facebook]
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January 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Germany 🇩🇪

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.
Geldstrafen und Auflagen für Waldhof Mannheim
Das DFB-Sportgericht hat den SV Waldhof Mannheim in mündlicher Verhandlung wegen Zuschauerfehlverhaltens in zwei Drittligaspielen zu 61.200 Euro Geldstrafe verurteilt. Zudem muss der Verein einen…
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January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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.
Another Hatter suffers racist abuse online - Luton Town FC
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January 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Germany 🇩🇪

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.
They chanted ‘sieg geil’, not ‘sieg heil’, argues German lawyer defending football fans - The Jewish Chronicle
A group of teenagers and young adults in eastern Germany were convicted of chanting the Nazi rallying cry
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January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Chile 🇨🇱

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.
Deporte, inclusión y empleo: Tucapel capacita a jóvenes y mujeres en disciplinas deportivas
La iniciativa municipal entrega herramientas formativas que permiten a la comunidad desarrollarse en el ámbito deportivo y acceder a nuevas alternativas laborales dentro de la comuna.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Germany 🇩🇪

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.
„Kein gewöhnliches Spiel“ gegen Maccabi Tel Aviv
Der SC Freiburg bereitet sich seit Monaten und im engen Schulterschluss mit Polizei, Behörden und weiteren Institutionen auf das Heimspiel in der UEFA Europa League gegen Maccabi Tel Aviv vor, das…
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January 16, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Italy 🇮🇹

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.
Insulti razzisti a fine partita: 26 giornate di squalifica
Finale di partita acceso tra Fulgor Trevignano e Vittorio Falmec: due stop per 11 giornate, le società condannano ma vogliono vederci chiaro
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January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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 sign up to football abuse reporting app
Former England striker Emile Heskey says he does not want abuse at football to be normalised.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Spain 🇪🇸

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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Comunicado oficial: incidentes racistas
El Albacete Balompié denuncia el comportamiento racista que empañó una noche mágica en el Carlos Belmonte en el partido de Copa del Rey frente al Real Madrid
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January 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Mexico 🇲🇽

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.
Anuncian con anticipación la Marcha del Orgullo LGBT+ 2026 en la Ciudad de México
La Marcha del Orgullo LGBT+ 2026 en la Ciudad de México se llevará a cabo el sábado 27 de junio, de acuerdo con comunicados oficiales difundidos por los grupos organizadores a inicios de enero. El …
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January 16, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Chile 🇨🇱

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.
Escándalo en fútbol infantil: Denuncian graves actos de racismo contra niños brasileños en la Copa La Serena | La Serena Online
Lo que debía ser una fiesta del deporte juvenil se transformó en un lamentable episodio de discriminación. Durante la jornada del pasado lunes 12 de enero, en el marco de la 43ª Copa Ciudad La…
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Spain 🇪🇸

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 y Telecomunicaciones cooperarán para impulsar la ciberseguridad y la lucha contra el odio 'online'
El acuerdo responde a la voluntad compartida de las partes de alinear esfuerzos entre el sector público y el deporte profesional para hacer frente a los retos derivados de la digitalización
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January 16, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Argentina 🇦🇷

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 llega a Chivilcoy con su equipo campeón de fútbol inclusivo
La agrupación "La Juan Román" organiza una jornada histórica que contará con la participación del plantel xeneize, consagrado recientemente en el exterior. El evento, que se realizará en febrero en…
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January 16, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Ecuador 🇪🇨

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.
Fútbol inclusivo reunió a niños y jóvenes con discapacidad en el Parque Samanes – C.R.E. Satelital
C.R.E. Satelital
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January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Switzerland 🇨🇭

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.
Swiss FA Strengthens Women’s Football With New Priorities and WSL Licensing
The Swiss Football Association upgrades field priorities for women’s football and introduces licensing standards for the Women’s Super League starting in 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Mexico 🇲🇽

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.
Cancún fortalece el deporte comunitario: continúa el rescate de espacios deportivos para las y los cancunenses - La Palabra del Caribe - Periodismo con ética | Noticias de Quintana Roo
Cancún.— Con una visión enfocada en el bienestar social y el acceso equitativo al deporte, el gobierno municipal de Cancún anunció la continuidad del programa integral de rescate y recuperación de…
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Brazil 🇧🇷

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.
Mirassol cria departamento de futebol feminino com nova gestora
O futebol feminino no Brasil continua a ganhar espaço e visibilidade, e um dos exemplos notáveis é a iniciativa do Mirassol, um clube que acaba de fazer
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January 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM