Category: Compete Network Feature Stories
#AsianPacificIslanderHeritageMonth: The Influence of Asian Culture on Western Sports Structures
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Our current sports culture has been primarily developed under...
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and Keeping It Together in Coronatimes
It is safe to say that this last year living in the Covid-19 pandemic has not been easy for any of...
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Finding A Sense of Purpose in Sport During Covid Lockdown, My Journey with TogetheRide
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) When the lockdowns begun, I, like everybody else, suddenly had...
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Honoring Mother’s Day by Remembering Alice Hoagland, Mother of 9/11 Gay Rugby Hero Mark Bingham
By Connie Wardman It was with real sadness that I learned of Alice Hoagland’s death. AP released...
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New Zealand Weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard, Might Become First Transgender Olympic Athlete
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Within the controversy and vitriol debate that often comes with...
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Tokyo Olympics Chief Participates in LGBTQIA+ Pride Event in Tokyo
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) As activists and lawmakers in Japan are pushing for a new...
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Compete Sports Diversity Celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Every May is celebrated as Asian and Pacific Islander (API)...
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Phoenix Rising FC Season Opener Against San Diego Loyal Seeks to Make Amends and Find a Fresh Start
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Last season when the Phoenix Rising Football Club went up...
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Sin City Classic Heads to Vegas in May as Presenting Sponsor for Connect Sports Diversity Summit May 24-26
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) A multi-day sports festival featuring 24 sports held each...
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#LesbianVisibilityWeek- Katie Sowers the NFL’s First Openly Gay Coach and First Female Super Bowl Coach
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) The second annual Lesbian Visibility Week kicks off today, April...
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LGBTQ+ Students and Educators Take Part in GLSEN’s Annual Day of Silence
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Every April, GLSEN leads a nationwide student demonstration in...
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Compete Sports Diversity Summit: Getting the Rundown from Compete Sports Diversity’s own Eric Carlyle
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) We’re looking forward to the Compete Sports Diversity Summit and...
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