Planned group coming-out in professional sports

For the International Day Against Homophobia, former East German footballer Marcus Urban is encouraging lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex athletes to openly acknowledge their sexuality through the "Sports Free" campaign. In an interview with SBS reporter Benjamin Kanthak, Urban shares his special connection with Australia and explains how the idea of a "group coming-out in professional sports" came about.

The 17th on May marks the International Day Against Homophobia Source: Moment RF / DBenitostock/Getty Images

Former German footballer Marcus Urban, author of the biography "Versteckspieler" at a press event for diversity, respect and acceptance in sport 2013. Credit: Jens Kalaene/DPA/AAP Image