Birmingham 2022 left many memories but what matters most is harnessing the energy and excitement generated by the Commonwealth Games – and that includes for LGBTQ+ people. On the final episode of the Pride House Podcast series, four strong supporters of the project share their takeaways and hopes for the future…

Now available to watch for free – in-depth panel chat exploring the impact of policies limiting the participation of trans people in sport; hear from Simon Croft (Gendered Intelligence), Naomi Reid (Charlton Invicta FC / NBCUniversal), Vixx Thompson (TransFitter / Pride House Birmingham Advisory Board member) and Claudia Krobitzsch (German FA); panel chaired by Michelle Daltry (LGBT Sport Cymru and Inclusive Employers)

Four-time Commonwealth Games champion encourages those attending Birmingham 2022 to pop in to Pride House; Daley stopped by with group of LGBTQ+ activists ahead of their memorable appearance in Opening Ceremony; “Pride House is for everyone!” Daley tells The Pride House Podcast – new episode out now!

Representation at the Games is already more than three times greater than at Gold Coast 2018, and increasing day-by-day; Sports Media LGBT+, media partner on Pride House Birmingham, working with historian Tony Scupham-Bilton on research; from previous Games, at least 75 former competitors are known to be LGBTQ+ and out; over 50 of these athletes past and present featuring in ‘Photos of Pride’ exhibition at main Pride House venue in Birmingham’s Gay Village

Media Guide endorsed by Birmingham 2022 and Commonwealth Games Federation; over 100 Games athletes past and present are publicly out as LGBTIQ+; Donna Fraser, Head of Inclusion and Engagement at B2022, says: “We want all athletes to be treated with respect and have their stories told across the globe”

Official Birmingham 2022 mascot among the VIP guests at opening night event in heart of city’s Gay Village; ringing endorsements issued on visit by delegation from Commonwealth Games Federation; “Come down and find out more!” says Pride House Ambassador Michael Gunning

Festival of freedom for all is promised as Pride House Birmingham announces events schedule Inclusion venue at Commonwealth Games set to welcome thousands of visitors from Friday 22 July Campaigners Peter Tatchell and Dr Nas Mohamed, poet Jasmine Gardosi, and UK AIDS Memorial Quilt feature on busy itinerary Programme built around theme of ‘Celebrate, Educate, Participate’, with activities accompanying live … Read More

‘There’s such power in numbers’: Theresa Goh issues rallying cry to LGBTQ+ people and allies ahead of Commonwealth Games ‘The Pride House Podcast’ episode 5 – with Singapore swimming star and two-time Commonwealth Games athlete Theresa Goh – available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts Series is bringing athletes and activists together to discuss how Commonwealth sport can … Read More

‘People come out to me on social media’: Michael Gunning reflects on representing Team Jamaica on Pride House Podcast ‘The Pride House Podcast’ episode 4 – with Jamaica’s first out athlete Michael Gunning, and J-FLAG’s Glenroy Murray and Orlando Pearce – available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Series is sparking conversations about how sport can be a vehicle for … Read More

England netball star Stacey Francis-Bayman tells Pride House Podcast that sports organisations should ‘shout louder’ for LGBTQ+ equality ‘The Pride House Podcast’ episode 3 – with “proud Brummies” Stacey Francis-Bayman and Khakan Qureshi – available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Series is bringing audiences impactful conversations related to sport and LGBTQ+ rights in the Commonwealth Created by the team … Read More