Why we need to give the red card to anti-LGBTQ+ countries hosting sports events
he 2020 Olympic Games was not only a feat to behold, but an incredible platform championing openly out and proud LGBTQ+ athletes across the world. As the Tokyo Games overcame its pandemic-related challenges, it became an unprecedented sporting event showcasing the unique talent of Team LGBTQ+; a sporting category dedicated to queer Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The unified collective – made up of a rainbow of international athletes – brought home over 50 medals in total at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. However, their outstanding achievement was not limited to impressive medal-related statistics. The number of LGBTQ+
