There is a general belief that ‘gay’ and ’sports’ is an oxymoron, but if the success of Ireland’s Outhouse Sports Forum is anything to go by, it’s a myth without foundation. Why not get fit this year by joining one of the many gay sports groups on the go?
Were you last to be picked for the soccer team at school? Whether you were the captain or that kid in the corner who no one wanted on their side, the perception of all gay people is that we just don’t do sports. The stereotype dictates that not only are we not interested in competitive games, but that we’re not very good at them, despite the open sexuality of world sports champions like Martina Navratilova and Greg Louganis.
Considering the number of gay sports groups that have sprung up in Ireland over the past couple of years, it’s a stereotype that couldn’t be further from the truth. From big, beautiful rugby players to lithe football kickers, from stealthy athletes to dextrous tennis hitters, there are more gay people getting involved in dedicated sports organisations in this country than ever before.
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