Commonwealth Games and Gay Rights

British race walker Tom Bosworth (AAP)

British race walker Tom Bosworth (AAP) Source: AAP

The Commonwealth Games are now about more than sport. They are taking a stand on human rights, including support for LGBTIQ-plus athletes, officials and communities.


Have the Commonwealth Games played a role in decriminalising same sex relations in Commonwealth member countries?  How did organisers of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games meet the needs of the LGBTIQ-plus community?  Why are role models like Matt Micham so important to eliminating discrimination?


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