Dmitry Chernyshenko (pictured), the organizing chief of the Sochi Games, begged the International Olympic Commitee to do something about all the … [Read more...] about Head of Sochi Olympics Begs IOC to Quell International Outrage Over Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws
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Tokyo Selected as Host of 2020 Olympics: VIDEO
Tokyo, Japan is celebrating tonight after beating out Madrid and Istanbul as the host of the 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympics.Watch IOC President … [Read more...] about Tokyo Selected as Host of 2020 Olympics: VIDEO
President Jacques Rogge Says Olympic Committee Has No Power Over Russia and its Anti-Gay Laws
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said yesterday that the organization has no power of Russia when it comes to the anti-gay … [Read more...] about President Jacques Rogge Says Olympic Committee Has No Power Over Russia and its Anti-Gay Laws
Canadian Olympic Speed Skater: ‘Proud to Be Gay’
Canadian Olympic speed skater Anastasia Bucsis has come out publicly in response to Russia's anti-gay laws and the controversy surrounding the … [Read more...] about Canadian Olympic Speed Skater: ‘Proud to Be Gay’
LGBT Sports Group Pushes IOC to Consider Human Rights in Selection of 2020 Olympics Host
Pride House International--a coalition group of LGBT sports and human rights organizations--has plenty to say about the 2014 Winter … [Read more...] about LGBT Sports Group Pushes IOC to Consider Human Rights in Selection of 2020 Olympics Host
Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO
Previously, out speed skater Blake Skjellerup announced that he would wear a rainbow pin to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, despite being … [Read more...] about Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO
Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO
Previously, out speed skater Blake Skjellerup announced that he would wear a rainbow pin to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, despite being … [Read more...] about Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO
Coca-Cola Defends Sponsorship of 2014 Sochi Winter Games, Touts LGBT Support
As one of the biggest corporate sponsors of the International Olympic Committee and the extremely controversial Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Defends Sponsorship of 2014 Sochi Winter Games, Touts LGBT Support
NHL’s Alex Ovechkin Ready to Play for Team Russia, Won’t Talk Anti-Gay Laws or Olympic Boycott
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who played for Team Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, joined the Russian Hockey Federation … [Read more...] about NHL’s Alex Ovechkin Ready to Play for Team Russia, Won’t Talk Anti-Gay Laws or Olympic Boycott
New German Video Encourages You To ‘Open Your Mouth’ About Russian Homophobia: VIDEO
As athletes and politicians around the world begin to weigh in on Russia's anti-gay propaganda laws in preparation for the 2014 Winter Olympics, … [Read more...] about New German Video Encourages You To ‘Open Your Mouth’ About Russian Homophobia: VIDEO