Commonweath Games taking stand on gay rights

British race walker Tom Bosworth

British race walker Tom Bosworth Source: AAP

The Commonwealth Games are now about more than sport.


They are taking a stand on human rights, including support for LGBTIQ+ athletes, officials and communities.

In 37 of the 53 member countries, same-sex activity is criminalised, but that is slowly changing.


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