Jon Holmes

Journalist, editor, consultant: @Outsports @SportsMediaLGBT @FvHtweets 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ | 📧 [email protected] | @SportSJA @TheOfficialFWA (he/him)

[1912 Exiles: Newport County podcast @1912Exiles]

After allegations of homophobic abuse at Rodney Parade on Saturday took a shine off an otherwise excellent day, Jamie spoke with @FvHtweets about why discriminatory language isn't "just banter", and about how football can be made welcoming to all.

#ncafc 🧡🖤

[Sports Media LGBT+ @SportsMediaLGBT]

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ #LGBTQfootball’s biggest night of the year is approaching - so who should be on the shortlists for the FvH Awards 2027?

💐 It’s time to hand out some flowers by nominating in one or more of 12 categories - from the elite to grassroots, all over the world!

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[FootballvHomophobia @FvHtweets]

⚽️🏆 The annual FvH Awards are back for their 8th edition, and the nominations window is NOW OPEN

🗳️ You can submit suggestions for our shortlists in 12 categories until 11 Dec, with Awards night in Cardiff on 12 Feb

🔗 https://t.co/xnvyOu2iuW

Show some love! 🩷 #LGBTQfootball

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

@trinijayjay Congratulations Jason! 👏

[Outsports @outsports]

New Zealand’s Raecene McGregor is an out and proud LGBTQ athlete who’ll play in her third World Cup final this weekend.

https://t.co/IYqLfNy1DI

[Sports Media LGBT+ @SportsMediaLGBT]

NEW: In touch rugby, Harry Nicholas found a team sport “which prides itself on inclusion in every way possible” - but he now feels pushed out by a policy change.

He says the competitive rules update and how it’s been handled has had a “shattering” impact.

🔗 Link in thread

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[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

At least 30 Youth Olympians have come out publicly as LGBTQ since the first Youth Olympic Games in 2010.

Around 2,700 athletes are competing at #Dakar2026, amid an anti-gay crackdown in Senegal.

Everyone at the Olympics should feel safe.

For @outsports
https://t.co/91Jc117ZNG

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

It'll be one last roar in the NWSL playoffs for Jess Fishlock, the "Tiny Dragon" who's been synonymous with Seattle Reign since the league began. Her farewell was full of love and pride, and included a donation to help local LGBTQ youth.

For @outsports
https://t.co/zxB6WzajsS

[Outsports @outsports]

Mikah Meyer’s ‘Miss Adventure’ is making its way onto the film festival circuit, with a message of hope to LGBTQ kids everywhere.

https://t.co/n9KLEM5uqX

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

🇯🇵🏐🏳️‍🌈 Rui Takahashi, the first out gay Japanese male pro athlete, spoke to Asahi Shimbun about his #comingout journey.

Wrote about this for @outsports + Pride House Tokyo saying: “Change should not depend on individual courage alone.” 👏

#LGBTQ #Japan
https://t.co/3cryNi7tZ0

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ “The 49 lives we lost that night will be carried on in our hearts, minds, and in our stadium forever. And the fight for visibility continues” - @IronLionFirm 👏

October is like a mini Pride Month in MLS, with tremendous tifos.

For @outsports
https://t.co/0ROoMf3ijH

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

New article about Nacho, his sensational strike and more, on @outsports

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https://t.co/qutKzRMqkp

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

🚀 Brilliant long-range goal at weekend from Nacho Lago, currently the only out gay or bi footballer in a top-tier men’s league anywhere in the world.

Cute how Nacho and his boyfriend Gonzalo interact on Insta. They seem so comfortable in their #LGBTQfootball visibility. 👏

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[Club Atlético Colón ⭐ @ColonOficial]

Manuel Ignacio Lago 🔥

[Sports Media LGBT+ @SportsMediaLGBT]

🏳️‍🌈🏆🏳️‍⚧️ The outstanding achievers in LGBTQ sports in London and the South East are celebrating their success at the Out For Sport Awards 2026…

🎉 It was a night of celebration in Shoreditch, as the winners in 11 categories claimed their trophies - we’ve got all the news…

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[FootballvHomophobia @FvHtweets]

🔴 October 16 is Wear Red Day in support of Show Racism the Red Card - the charity’s educational work is crucial in helping people understand the causes and consequences of racism

FvH proudly stands in solidarity with SRtRC which is celebrating its 30th anniversary year 👏

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[Sports Media LGBT+ @SportsMediaLGBT]

🏆 NEW: The stars and unsung heroes of the LGBTQ+ sports scene in London and the South-East will be honoured at Friday’s Out For Sport Awards. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🎾 Ryan Watson and his South London Smashers tennis club were big winners last time out - he explains why the Awards matter…

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[FootballvHomophobia @FvHtweets]

🗣️ "What could be done better is for the authorities to be more effective at educating people on the impact of this language... there also needs to be better evidence gathering."

On homophobia in grassroots football (via @HitsRadioNews)

#FvH2026 🩷⚫️
https://t.co/dxD992rh0G

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

A new @hrw report calls for Senegal’s President to “publicly commit” to assurances for all involved in the #Dakar2026 Youth Olympics that they will be “protected from discrimination and arbitrary arrests” amid the anti-LGBTQ crackdown.

For @outsports
https://t.co/ZOcamr7OsP

[Jon Holmes @jonboy79]

NEW: Incredibly, Luke Strong is heading back to the World Trampoline Championships, having retired from the sport several years ago due to multiple severe injuries.

I spoke to @Luke_strong2 for @outsports about his comeback and his Pride leotard vest 🤸‍♂️🌈
https://t.co/e6T0OrP73T

[Fare @farenet]

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The Football v Homophobia campaign says it is “deeply concerned” by new statistics on homophobia in grassroots football and the lack of charging of perpetrators.

FA data shows homophobia in grassroots football rose by more than 35% last season to almost 1000. But there was only a tiny rise in charges against perpetrators.

https://t.co/xs9f9Tan0B