Sportsworld - Is sport more accepting of LGBT+ athletes?
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How inclusive is sport to LGBT+ athletes, and what more needs to be done?
Sportsworld presenter Lee James speaks with England and Aston Villa defender Anita Asante, San Diego Loyal midfielder Collin Martin and Jamaican swimmer Michael Gunning, who is aiming to compete at the Tokyo Olympics. All are openly gay and came out while playing their sports.
Photos: Aston Villa’s Anita Asante in action during a Barclays FA Women's Super League match. (Credit: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images); Collin Martin runs with the ball against the Montreal Impact. (Credit: Getty Images); Jamaican swimmer Michael Gunning competes during the Men's 200m Butterfly Heats. (Credit: Getty Images)
Published on Sunday, 28th February 2021.
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