Tag: Olympics
Finnish Olympian comes out: “Finally I can be myself”
Finnish Olympic swimmer Ari-Pekka Liukkonen has spoken about his homosexuality in an interview with Yle. He said he wanted to talk publicly about his sexuality close to the Sochi Olympic games, because of Russia’s controversial anti-gay legislation.
Coca-Cola says sorry to LGBT community
The Sochi Winter Olympics have come under plenty of scrutiny because of Russia’s gay rights laws and one of the event’s sponsors, Coca-Cola hasn’t escaped the criticism either.
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.
No Coca-Cola products for Trinity students during Sochi Winter Games
The decision was taken in protest against the failure of repeal of the ‘anti-gay propaganda laws’ in Russia.
Putin: Gay ‘propaganda’ law doesn’t discriminate
President Vladimir Putin sought Friday to reassure gay visitors to the Sochi Games that they are welcome in Russia despite a law banning gay “propaganda” to minors.
World Sport Presents: Journey of the Gay Athlete
Character, camaraderie, integrity; attributes often touted in the world of sport. But in recent years, there’s one action that’s gradually being tested on the field and in the ring… tolerance.