Sports stars often become society’s role models, exhibiting the discipline, courage and determination to motivate us in our own lives. LGBTQ athletes have  the ability to inspire others. We all need to break down stereotypes, leap over expectations, and lift up our voices, LGBTQ+ athletes show that we all have the muscle to overcome adversity.

https://www.athleteally.org

NCAA Outlines five ways to have an LGBTQ-inclusive athletics department https://www.ncaa.org/themes-topics/lgbtq

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