Tag: Martina Navratilova
Athletic Stars Call on UN States to Protect Sexual Orientation in Olympic Truce
Today, 17 professional athletes came out against attempts by Egypt and Russia to thwart non-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation in the United Nations Olympic Truce Resolution.
Martina Navratilova : Margaret Court a ‘homophobe’
Martina Navratilova has written an open letter criticising Margaret Court’s comments about same-sex marriage and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Tennis Players May Refuse To Play On Margaret Court
Sam Stosur hinted yesterday that players could refuse to compete on Margaret Court Arena at next year’s Australian Open after Court’s latest comments about gay marriage.
Ian McKellen and Pet Shop Boys featured in Stonewall’s star-studded Silent Auction
Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality charity has launched its annual Silent Auction, featuring fantastic prizes from Sir Ian McKellen, Pet Shop Boys, Clare Balding and Martina Navratilova.
Martina Navratilova fires warning on gay rights
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has warned it will be “impossible” to separate sport from politics at the Sochi Olympics after Russia passed a law targeting homosexuals, a report said on Sunday.
Martina Navratilova, Jason Collins on Sport and Fight against Homophobia
Being gay was punishable by death in six countries, former tennis star Martina Navratilova said yesterday — Human Rights Day — at a Headquarters press conference on the fight against homophobia through sport.