Activist groups see it as a massive leap for inclusion during a competition that organizers have pushed to center around inclusion and diversity.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-07-29 14:59:12">July 29, 2024 at 2:59 p.m.</time>

Activist groups see it as a massive leap for inclusion during a competition that organizers have pushed to center around inclusion and diversity.{ai:summary}<p>Activists applaud a bold shift towards inclusion in competitions, framing it as a necessary step for diversity. Organizers are doubling down on this vision, reshaping the landscape of participation.</p><p>#society</p>

A record 191 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are competing in the 2024 Olympics

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