Category: Compete Network Feature Stories
When an Openly Gay, HIV+ Swimmer Broke a World Record, Everything Changed #WorldAIDSDay
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) December 1st is recognized as World AIDS Day, a day of honor and...
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Athletes Who Live with HIV/AIDS – #WorldAidsDay
By Dirk Smith World AIDS Day is one of 8 official public health campaigns organized by the World...
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Building Team Identity Through Individual Motivation
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) In team sports, “identity” is an important and influential...
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As Qatar 2022 World Cup Comes on the Horizon, LGBTQIA+ Working Group Convenes to Bring Awareness to LGBTQIA+ Qataris Facing Oppression and Persecution
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) The Organization ‘Kick It Out’ announced the formation of a...
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International Olympic Committee Announces, “Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination” Regarding Gender Identity and Sex Variations in Sport
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Following a two year “consultation” process in which the...
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Transgender Actor-Advocate Dr. RIZI TIMANE Emerges on NBC Drama ‘NEW AMSTERDAM’ Before Awarding Annual Transgender Grant
Transgender Actor and celebrated Advocate Rizi Timane guest stars in an all-new emotionally...
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Gay Games 2026 is Officially Awarded to Valencia, Spain, and Sports Diversity Leader, Tony Smith Named Federation of Gay Games Honorary Life Member
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Following quite the dramatic bid process that started with 20...
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Openly Trans Professional Soccer Player from Japan, Kumi Yokoyama, Becomes Engaged
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Washington Spirits’ own Kumi Yokoyama, came out as transgender...
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Diversity and Inclusion in Sports, You Gotta Walk the Walk
By Dirk Smith, MSc, SDL (He/Him). Having a diverse and inclusive team culture is important in...
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One on One with Arosa Gay Ski Week’s Alex Herkommer
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Recently, our managing editor, Dirk Smith, caught up with Alex...
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Openly Gay MLB Umpire, Dale Scott, Announces Release of Autobiography
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) “The Umpire is Out!” No, this isn’t a grand coming out party,...
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Oh Lawd! The Sin City Classic is Comin’
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) After two years, the Sin City Classic is set to make its...
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