Tom Daley Unfazed by Russia's Anti-Gay Stance Ahead of World Aquatics Championships

Tom Daley Unfazed by Russia’s Anti-Gay Stance Ahead of World Aquatics Championships

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By NewsdeskOctober 9, 2014 Article

Tom Daley, the Great Britain Olympic bronze medalist diver from London 2012, will not stage protests against Russia's anti-gay outlook during next year's World Aquatics Championships in Kazan next summer.

Tom Daley, 20, will not take such a strong stance against Russia’s anti-gay standpoint and insists he will travel to the 16th world championship in July and August focused fully on competing.

“For me I have no concerns about going to Russia,” said Daley, who was speaking at The Leaders Sport Business Summit. “I’ve been there five or six times before and never had any problems.

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Tom Daley Unfazed by Russia’s Anti-Gay Stance Ahead of World Aquatics Championships

Tom Daley, the Great Britain Olympic bronze medalist diver from London 2012, will not stage protests against Russia's anti-gay outlook during next year's World Aquatics Championships in Kazan next summer.

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Tom Daley Unfazed by Russia’s Anti-Gay Stance Ahead of World Aquatics Championships

Tom Daley, the Great Britain Olympic bronze medalist diver from London 2012, will not stage protests against Russia's anti-gay outlook during next year's World Aquatics Championships in Kazan next summer.

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