Too many LGBT people still don't think sport is for them.

It’s why #RainbowLaces Day is so important as a way of showcasing how the LGBT community is smashing it across sport at all levels.

Don't believe me? Here's a thread, based on some of the people we've had on the podcast.
From making history at the Olympics to smashing glass ceilings, LGBT people are making their mark inside and outside the boxing ring.

Nicola Adams: http://bbc.in/2VTmSod 

Kellie Maloney: http://bbc.in/3oDxt39 

Thomas Page McBee: http://bbc.in/3oxUrIP 
From making history at the Olympics to smashing glass ceilings, LGBT people are making their mark inside and outside the boxing ring. Nicola Adams: http://bbc.in/2VTmSod Kellie Maloney: http://bbc.in/3oDxt39 Thomas Page McBee: http://bbc.in/3oxUrIP 
From making history at the Olympics to smashing glass ceilings, LGBT people are making their mark inside and outside the boxing ring. Nicola Adams: http://bbc.in/2VTmSod Kellie Maloney: http://bbc.in/3oDxt39 Thomas Page McBee: http://bbc.in/3oxUrIP 
From making history at the Olympics to smashing glass ceilings, LGBT people are making their mark inside and outside the boxing ring. Nicola Adams: http://bbc.in/2VTmSod Kellie Maloney: http://bbc.in/3oDxt39 Thomas Page McBee: http://bbc.in/3oxUrIP 
If you're into rugby union, you should probably know that LGBT people are winning World Cups, refereeing World Cup finals, and hosting MASSIVE inclusive tournaments.

Claire Purdy: http://bbc.in/2Itn1vD 

Nigel Owens: http://bbc.in/3n4ie2U 

Union Cup: http://bbc.in/39NPsj8 
If you're into rugby union, you should probably know that LGBT people are winning World Cups, refereeing World Cup finals, and hosting MASSIVE inclusive tournaments.Claire Purdy: http://bbc.in/2Itn1vD Nigel Owens: http://bbc.in/3n4ie2U Union Cup: http://bbc.in/39NPsj8 
If you're into rugby union, you should probably know that LGBT people are winning World Cups, refereeing World Cup finals, and hosting MASSIVE inclusive tournaments.Claire Purdy: http://bbc.in/2Itn1vD Nigel Owens: http://bbc.in/3n4ie2U Union Cup: http://bbc.in/39NPsj8 
If you're into rugby union, you should probably know that LGBT people are winning World Cups, refereeing World Cup finals, and hosting MASSIVE inclusive tournaments.Claire Purdy: http://bbc.in/2Itn1vD Nigel Owens: http://bbc.in/3n4ie2U Union Cup: http://bbc.in/39NPsj8 
If you're more of a rugby league person, that's cool.

LGBT people captain England, pull the strings at major clubs, and act as top role models for the community.

Emily Rudge: http://bbc.in/37PoZyO 

Keegan Hirst: http://bbc.in/2Ite4lT 

Liam Claffey: http://bbc.in/3qMqqqP 
If you're more of a rugby league person, that's cool.LGBT people captain England, pull the strings at major clubs, and act as top role models for the community.Emily Rudge: http://bbc.in/37PoZyO Keegan Hirst: http://bbc.in/2Ite4lT Liam Claffey: http://bbc.in/3qMqqqP 
If you're more of a rugby league person, that's cool.LGBT people captain England, pull the strings at major clubs, and act as top role models for the community.Emily Rudge: http://bbc.in/37PoZyO Keegan Hirst: http://bbc.in/2Ite4lT Liam Claffey: http://bbc.in/3qMqqqP 
If you're more of a rugby league person, that's cool.LGBT people captain England, pull the strings at major clubs, and act as top role models for the community.Emily Rudge: http://bbc.in/37PoZyO Keegan Hirst: http://bbc.in/2Ite4lT Liam Claffey: http://bbc.in/3qMqqqP 
From coaching the stars of tomorrow to setting up LGBT networks to targeting the Tokyo Olympics, the LGBTQ+ community is making plenty of waves in the pool.

Mount Kelly School: http://bbc.in/3lRoZ6E 

Michael Gunning: http://bbc.in/2K8tpZt 

Josh Rudd: http://bbc.in/39SeE81 
From coaching the stars of tomorrow to setting up LGBT networks to targeting the Tokyo Olympics, the LGBTQ+ community is making plenty of waves in the pool.Mount Kelly School: http://bbc.in/3lRoZ6E Michael Gunning: http://bbc.in/2K8tpZt Josh Rudd: http://bbc.in/39SeE81 
From coaching the stars of tomorrow to setting up LGBT networks to targeting the Tokyo Olympics, the LGBTQ+ community is making plenty of waves in the pool.Mount Kelly School: http://bbc.in/3lRoZ6E Michael Gunning: http://bbc.in/2K8tpZt Josh Rudd: http://bbc.in/39SeE81 
From coaching the stars of tomorrow to setting up LGBT networks to targeting the Tokyo Olympics, the LGBTQ+ community is making plenty of waves in the pool.Mount Kelly School: http://bbc.in/3lRoZ6E Michael Gunning: http://bbc.in/2K8tpZt Josh Rudd: http://bbc.in/39SeE81 
Now me, I love pro wrestling.

I mean, I love it - and there are so many awesome people flying the flag for the LGBTQ community inside the squared circle.

Parrow: http://bbc.in/2IyRoAU 

Brad Slayer: http://bbc.in/3m1azRk 

Fred Rosser: http://bbc.in/3gs1sIv 
Now me, I love pro wrestling.I mean, I love it - and there are so many awesome people flying the flag for the LGBTQ community inside the squared circle.Parrow: http://bbc.in/2IyRoAU Brad Slayer: http://bbc.in/3m1azRk Fred Rosser: http://bbc.in/3gs1sIv 
Now me, I love pro wrestling.I mean, I love it - and there are so many awesome people flying the flag for the LGBTQ community inside the squared circle.Parrow: http://bbc.in/2IyRoAU Brad Slayer: http://bbc.in/3m1azRk Fred Rosser: http://bbc.in/3gs1sIv 
Now me, I love pro wrestling.I mean, I love it - and there are so many awesome people flying the flag for the LGBTQ community inside the squared circle.Parrow: http://bbc.in/2IyRoAU Brad Slayer: http://bbc.in/3m1azRk Fred Rosser: http://bbc.in/3gs1sIv 
A lot of people talk about how men's football isn't inclusive - and yet people from the community are reffing, managing and running clubs.

Ryan Atkin: http://bbc.in/3n2fSBA 

Luke Tuffs: http://bbc.in/39SLx4p 

David Haigh: http://bbc.in/2Iti5Xv 
A lot of people talk about how men's football isn't inclusive - and yet people from the community are reffing, managing and running clubs.Ryan Atkin: http://bbc.in/3n2fSBA Luke Tuffs: http://bbc.in/39SLx4p David Haigh: http://bbc.in/2Iti5Xv 
A lot of people talk about how men's football isn't inclusive - and yet people from the community are reffing, managing and running clubs.Ryan Atkin: http://bbc.in/3n2fSBA Luke Tuffs: http://bbc.in/39SLx4p David Haigh: http://bbc.in/2Iti5Xv 
A lot of people talk about how men's football isn't inclusive - and yet people from the community are reffing, managing and running clubs.Ryan Atkin: http://bbc.in/3n2fSBA Luke Tuffs: http://bbc.in/39SLx4p David Haigh: http://bbc.in/2Iti5Xv 
Maybe you want to report on sport?

If so, great - as you'll find LGBT people doing everything from editing major publications to commentating on top games.

Alex-Kay Jelski: http://bbc.in/2JFt5BU 

Clare Balding: http://bbc.in/33Q4Jfx 

Mike Minay: http://bbc.in/34c47kH 
Maybe you want to report on sport?If so, great - as you'll find LGBT people doing everything from editing major publications to commentating on top games.Alex-Kay Jelski: http://bbc.in/2JFt5BU Clare Balding: http://bbc.in/33Q4Jfx Mike Minay: http://bbc.in/34c47kH 
Maybe you want to report on sport?If so, great - as you'll find LGBT people doing everything from editing major publications to commentating on top games.Alex-Kay Jelski: http://bbc.in/2JFt5BU Clare Balding: http://bbc.in/33Q4Jfx Mike Minay: http://bbc.in/34c47kH 
Maybe you want to report on sport?If so, great - as you'll find LGBT people doing everything from editing major publications to commentating on top games.Alex-Kay Jelski: http://bbc.in/2JFt5BU Clare Balding: http://bbc.in/33Q4Jfx Mike Minay: http://bbc.in/34c47kH 
In fact, from paracanoe to gymnastics to strongman, you'll find LGBT people blazing a trail across sport at all levels.

Luke Strong: http://bbc.in/36YHO3m 

Chris McNaghten: http://bbc.in/3oDRyWL 

Emma Wiggs: http://bbc.in/3oyVWX9 
In fact, from paracanoe to gymnastics to strongman, you'll find LGBT people blazing a trail across sport at all levels.Luke Strong: http://bbc.in/36YHO3m Chris McNaghten: http://bbc.in/3oDRyWL Emma Wiggs: http://bbc.in/3oyVWX9 
In fact, from paracanoe to gymnastics to strongman, you'll find LGBT people blazing a trail across sport at all levels.Luke Strong: http://bbc.in/36YHO3m Chris McNaghten: http://bbc.in/3oDRyWL Emma Wiggs: http://bbc.in/3oyVWX9 
In fact, from paracanoe to gymnastics to strongman, you'll find LGBT people blazing a trail across sport at all levels.Luke Strong: http://bbc.in/36YHO3m Chris McNaghten: http://bbc.in/3oDRyWL Emma Wiggs: http://bbc.in/3oyVWX9 
Now, I'm not going to list all 138 episodes we've released since 2018.

But the point is that EVERYONE belongs in sport - and #RainbowLaces Day is a great way of showing that.

And whether you are LGBT or an ally, we all have a part to play in making sport inclusive for all.
Now, I'm not going to list all 138 episodes we've released since 2018.But the point is that EVERYONE belongs in sport - and #RainbowLaces Day is a great way of showing that. And whether you are LGBT or an ally, we all have a part to play in making sport inclusive for all.
Now, I'm not going to list all 138 episodes we've released since 2018.But the point is that EVERYONE belongs in sport - and #RainbowLaces Day is a great way of showing that. And whether you are LGBT or an ally, we all have a part to play in making sport inclusive for all.
Now, I'm not going to list all 138 episodes we've released since 2018.But the point is that EVERYONE belongs in sport - and #RainbowLaces Day is a great way of showing that. And whether you are LGBT or an ally, we all have a part to play in making sport inclusive for all.
Now, I'm not going to list all 138 episodes we've released since 2018.But the point is that EVERYONE belongs in sport - and #RainbowLaces Day is a great way of showing that. And whether you are LGBT or an ally, we all have a part to play in making sport inclusive for all.
Finally, if you want to read/ discover sport content with an LGBT flavour all year round, here are just a few accounts you should follow:

- @jonboy79
- @outsports
- @SportsMediaLGBT
- @CydZeigler
- @FvHtweets
- @PrideSportsUK
- @Proudlyblog
You can follow @jack_murley.
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