@jonhholmes.bsky.social
Journalist and consultant. Founder and lead of @sportsmedialgbt.com; writer at @outsports.com; comms for @footballvhomophobia.com; committee member of @sportsjournalists.co.uk and @fwaofficial.bsky.social 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-holmes-sport
🥌 Bruce Mouat produced a truly marvellous shot in the 7th end of GB’s Olympic curling semi-final v Switzerland to help secure a medal.
Earlier, an interview aired in which Bruce discussed coming out as gay and his “goofy” boyfriend, Craig, who was there cheering him on.
For @outsports.com #LGBTQ
⚽️ Queer Britain’s new Justin Fashanu exhibition feels particularly timely. Today would have been his 65th birthday, marked globally as the International Day Against LGBTQ+-phobia in Sport.
For @outsports.com, a column on the history and the mystery of an #LGBTQfootball icon…
#FvH2026 🩷⚫️
Sadly, reports of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are all on the rise in sports as well as in society. We’re asking for the game to tackle this issue much more seriously and for football leaders to step up.
Learn more about the awareness day, and our #FvH2026 Month of Action, via the link
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Jon is wearing a pink T-shirt and a black jacket to mark FvH’s WearItBlackAndPink activation
🩷⚫️ It’s February 19th, the International Day Against LGBTQ+-phobia in Sport and when The Justin Campaign first marked the late Justin Fashanu’s birthday by creating @footballvhomophobia.com
⚽️ At FvH, we’re again asking our friends and followers to #WearItBlackAndPink today.
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NEW: Benfica have shamed football with their response to Gianluca Prestianni’s discrimination of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.
Prestianni is said to have claimed he was “only” being homophobic, not racist.
If true, what a dismal defence.
For @outsports.com
#FvH2026 #NoToRacism
🚨 On Thursday, we’re encouraging everyone to #WearItBlackAndPink 🎩👚
February 19 is the International Day Against LGBTQ+-phobia in Sport, and the anniversary of Justin Fashanu’s birthday
Don the campaign colours and post pics on social media! #FvH2026 🩷⚫️
All the info you need ⬇️
A man in a yellow football jersey - the spoken word artist Myndstate - high fives his teammate in the locker room, in a still from the short film ‘PLAY ON’
🎥 More than 150,000 views of the #LGBTQfootball film ‘PLAY ON’ at the time of writing, and it’s not even been live 24 hours yet!
Read our Q&A with writer-performer Myndstate, as he discusses making the short with director John Reavey
👉 sportsmedialgbt.com/play-on-shor...
#FvH2026 🩷⚫️
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Introducing 'PLAY ON' - a new short film by Myndstate and John Reavey
Supported by @kickitoutofficial.bsky.social, FvH, @dulwichhamletfc.bsky.social, and London Titans FC
The love of the game should never be determined by who you are and how you identify. Everyone should be able to play on.
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Crests and logos of Premier League and EFL clubs that have so far signed up for the FvH 2026 Month of Action
⚽️ So far in Football v Homophobia’s Month of Action, more than 30 clubs in the Premier League and EFL have signed up to be #FvH2026 Champions
🩷⚫️ They’re among 200+ registrations in total to date, from #LGBTQ fan groups to grassroots teams, from community foundations to semi-pro leagues
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FvH Wear It Black & Pink Day
🩷⚫️ CALLING ALL FvH FANS, FRIENDS AND FOLLOWERS!
🗓️ This Thursday, February 19, is the International Day Against LGBTQ+-phobia in Sport… and we’re again asking our supporters to ‘Wear It Black & Pink’
🚨 Now is the time to get ready!
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⛷️ The magical moguls star that is Makayla Gerken Schofield talks to me for @outsports.com as she begins her Winter #Olympics challenge today…
🗣️ “If being visible can help others in any way, then I am all for it. Love wins - always.”
#TeamGB #TeamLGBTQ #MilanoCortina2026 @sportsmedialgbt.com
🏆 The Football v Homophobia Awards 2026 gala in London was a truly special night, with #LGBTQfootball legends Joanie Evans and Aslie Pitter honoured with FvH Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Brentford FC, Proud Forest and Leftfooters FC were among the category winners.
Full recap! 🩷⚫️ #FvH2026
🩷🩷🩷 Our hearts are full of queer joy after an extra-special edition of the FvH Awards
🏆 Congrats to all who were recognised on the night, including those we honoured in our big reveal as two FvH Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to #LGBTQfootball legends, Joanie Evans and Aslie Pitter
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🌟 It’s FvH Awards Night, and we’re excited to announce the Premier League as headline sponsors for tonight’s gala event in London
🏆 The PL is also category sponsor for the FvH Community Trust or Foundation Award, which recognises achievements in LGBTQ football inclusion by pro club charities
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NEW: When a man at a Leeds game with his young son started shouting anti-gay slurs, he was challenged by 2 men - fellow fans who set up the club’s LGBTQ supporters group.
Andrew of @marchingout.bsky.social discusses a shocking incident and the “disappointing” response.
For @outsports.com #FvH2026
🚨 ALERT! The entry window for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards must close on Wednesday, 4 February, at 11.59pm
⏳ Time is running out… but don’t panic, you still have the chance to submit for one or more of the categories on offer. Don’t miss your chance to shine!
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A column about the fiasco that was the Fife Flyers’ Pride Night, and the risks of sports teams going big on “celebration” without a pre-agreed consensus from players.
Because letting one homophobe ruin Pride for everyone else is cowardice.
For @outsports.com
@sportsmedialgbt.com #hockey #LGBTQ
🩷⚫️ It’s the annual Football V Homophobia Month of Action - to mark #FvH2026, we have a new FvH Podcast episode with #LGBTQ fan groups Chelsea Pride and Marching Out Together
🎧 Tracy and Wiggy discuss the impact of abuse and look ahead to the PL ‘With Pride’
@footballvhomophobia.com
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⚽️ Join the fight against discrimination in the annual Month of Action for Football v Homophobia
More than 140 clubs, teams, leagues, fan groups and football organisations have already registered to be #FvH2026 Champions, reaffirming their commitment to tackling LGBTQ+-phobia
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There will be at least 41 publicly out gay, lesbian, bi and queer athletes competing at the 2026 Milan Winter #Olympics starting Feb. 6, a record for the Winter Games.
At the time of writing, at least 13 countries are represented on #TeamLGBTQ at #MilanoCortina2026.
#LGBTQ #Outsports
🩷 “The Beast” is undefeated - pro boxer Oscar Bonifacino is now targeting a national title.
I spoke to the inspirational Uruguayan, who came out as gay after his first pro fight last year, about winning, and wearing pink.
For @outsports.com #boxing #LGBTQ #sports 🥊🇺🇾🏳️🌈
@sportsmedialgbt.com
NEW: After England’s official #LGBTQ fans group said it would not attend the #FIFAWorldCup due to safety concerns, QFF - the network of German and Swiss LGBTQ fans - says it’s also advising its members not to travel.
However, France’s group will go.
For @outsports.com
@sportsmedialgbt.com
A decade ago, a superb small-budget film about a gay footballer called 'WONDERKID' (dir. Rhys Chapman) got the game talking, and was even shown on Sky Sports.
Now #HeatedRivalry has shown what can be achieved when #LGBTQ stories in sports get support. Thanks @marcuswratten.bsky.social for covering.
The cover of Arthur’s children’s book “Jacob’s Transition Goals” that will be released on 21st April 2026
Super excited to share the cover of my children’s book Jacob’s Transition Goals!
Jacob’s Transition Goals is about an 8 year old transgender boy who starts playing football for his local boys team. It’s a joyful story that I wish I’d been able to read when I was a trans kid.
Out April 21st!
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FIFA has described the 2026 World Cup as “the most inclusive event in football history”.
But #LGBTQ people say otherwise - and even FIFA’s Chief Football Officer, Jill Ellis, is now publicly highlighting “anti-gay legislation” in the U.S.
For @outsports.com
@sportsmedialgbt.com #FIFAWorldCup
FvH notes the decision of an independent regulatory commission to fine Lincoln City £16,000 and extend an existing Action Plan to the end of the 2026/27 season, following an FA charge related to homophobic chanting during the Imps’ Carabao Cup tie at home to Chelsea in September 2025.
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Three guests celebrating at the Football v Homophobia Awards
🩷⚫️ The FvH Awards is always a night to remember…
Celebrate with VIPs and our wider LGBTQ football community in central London on Friday 6 February, 2026 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
🎟️ Tickets are on general sale 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/football-v...
#FvH2026 @prideinfootball.bsky.social @sportsmedialgbt.com
NEW: Greg Slade, Paralympics silver medalist, is sharing his truth as a gay man in elite wheelchair tennis.
Talking to me for @outsports.com as he prepares for the #AusOpen, he discusses #comingout publicly, #LGBTQ representation in sports, and his support for Pride in Tennis.
@sportsmedialgbt.com
NEW: Three Lions Pride, the official England #LGBTQ fans group, says it won’t attend the #FIFAWorldCup due to the “dangerous rollback of human rights” in the U.S.
3LP has around 350 members, many of whom regularly attend games home and away.
@3lionspride.bsky.social @prideinfootball.bsky.social
