Saturday 18 May 2013

Goalkeepers against homophobia

Whilst it may seem random, it is goalie related!

Yesterday was International Day Against Homophobia, so I kind of missed the boat on writing about it on time and a certain goalkeeper over in Australia, Gus Johnston, who retired and then came out to his team mates and the world, who has been campaigning (if that's the right word?!) against homophobia for a little while now.

I can't speak with agency on the subject for the LGBT community in hockey, so you can hear Gus' articulate discussion in this watch the video here:


It takes a brave man to open himself up to criticism or ignorance or discrimination on a global scale, so he deserves a 'good onya' (isn't that what they say in Australia?!).

There are other goalkeepers who have expressed opinions on the matter, but not to the same depth or with the same level of insight, of that who has agency over the subject. Lindegaard was more supportive recently, commenting in his blog about the need for a gay hero in English football to change perceptions.





Unfortunately, I can't read the Danish of Lindegaard's home nation!



Everyone has their opinions and I don't want to get into that, but sport is inclusive not exclusive. Sport is for all. Sport is for anyone and everyone. Whatever their background or life story. We shouldn't let discrimination cloud anything, in sport or life for that matter.

So, there are people looking to reduce discrimination in sport and in life, and be aware that goalkeepers are part of it! Making it even more special!!

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