Transphobes lose it because two sex-variant women are boxing at the Olympics - LGBTQ Nation

Neither boxer is transgender, but that hasn't stopped transphobes from calling them "men."

LGBTQ Nation

#Boxer #ImaneKhelif of #Algeria who faced #gender #questions #wins when #rival #AngelaCarini of #Italy #quits #fight after 46 seconds.

Carini's #headgear apparently became #dislodged twice before she #quit. She also complained about #pain in her nose and had a spot of blood on her trunks, said she wasn't making a political statement and was not refusing to fight Khelif.

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40697100/boxer-faced-gender-questions-wins-rival-quits-fight

Boxer who faced gender questions wins when rival quits fight - ESPN

Imane Khelif of Algeria, whose presence at the Paris Olympics has become a divisive issue after she previously failed an unspecified gender eligibility test, won her opening boxing bout when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after 46 seconds.

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Gay Olympic rugby player's rainbow headgear a statement of love - Outsports

Rugby star Sharni Smale on why the rainbow headgear is important: 'It’s that visibility piece for myself and for my community.'

OutSports

#AntiLGBTQ+ #extremist #KorbinAlbert #controversy explained as #footballer appears at #Paris 2024 #Olympics

The #USWNT has been playing well so far during the #ParisOlympics, with the #team beating #Australia in the final match of group stage.

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/08/01/korbin-albert-lgbt-trans-olympics-uswnt/

Korbin Albert anti-LGBTQ+ controversy explained as footballer appears at Paris 2024 Olympics

USWNT star Korbin Albert's appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympics come just months after controversy over anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans posts.

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Katie Ledecky glances at young fan β€” and her reaction is priceless

After Katie Ledecky swam to gold in the 1500-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics, she glanced over at a young fan in the crowd and probably changed her life. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb shares the Olympic Boost.

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Laurie Hernandez drops a β€˜sly’ lesbian roommates joke

The out former olympian is offering commentary and Sapphic comedy representation at the games.

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#ParisOlympics #openingceremony #backlash: the #Olympics have always been #queer!.

#Conservative and #Religious #Extremists are detracting from the #spirit of the #Olympics by stirring up #controversy over the #openingceremony supposedly portraying β€œ#wokeness”. While in reality, it was because it dared to include #Gay and #Trans People at all.

https://diva-magazine.com/2024/08/01/olympics-opening-ceremony-backlash/

Paris 2024 opening ceremony backlash: the Olympics have always been queer!

The sporting celebration has stirred up some controversy due to portraying β€œwokeness” 

Drag queen Paloma responds to hatred over controversial Olympic show

The Paris Olympic opening ceremony continues to divide opinions and has taken a dark turn, as French police have launched a formal investigation over death threats made towards some of the performers. French drag queen Paloma shares her reactions to Donald Trump calling the show a "disgrace."

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Lesbian DJ receives rape and death threats after Olympics drag segment

Barbara Butch has lodged police complaints after her involvement in the Olympics opening ceremony's drag segment.

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