Posted Tue, 30 Apr 2013, 9:35pm
Jason Collins with the Atlanta Hawks in May 201229 April 2013 – For
Immediate Distribution
OUTSPORT
TORONTO proudly congratulates
NBA centre Jason Collins on the leadership
he has shown by coming out and becoming publicly recognised as the first openly
gay male athlete playing in a major North American team sport.
All athletes, regardless of their sexual
orientation, seek to play their game with authenticity and honesty, and all
athletes deserve that chance. Coming out
and being honest as Jason Collins has, and as Brittney Griner, the Women’s NBA
#1 draft pick did on April 17, makes a difference towards the quality of game
we see played, and all sports fans can support a choice to improve the game!
OUTSPORT
TORONTO continues to applaud the athletes and
allies who lead the charge to make sport an accepting and open environment, and
to support LGBT athletes who are proving that no matter your sexual
orientation, it’s the quality of your skills and teamwork that define your
limits, not your sexuality. Read more...