Gay badminton star Gilmour calls for progress on LGBTQ rights in Asia
Scotland’s European badminton champion Kirsty Gilmour hopes to see broader progress across a region where LGBTQ people continue to face discrimination and stigma.
Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour, the country's first European women's badminton champion, has called for increased LGBTQ rights acceptance in Asia. The 32-year-old, who publicly identified as gay in 2021, expressed hope for greater inclusion in a region where members of the LGBTQ community still face significant discrimination and stigma.
Gilmour made her remarks in New Delhi after training for the upcoming World Championships, which begin next Monday. She noted that her team member, also LGBTQ, appreciated staying at a hotel displaying prominent pride symbols, highlighting the comfort such visible support can provide. Gilmour's victory in April, marking her first European women's singles title, was especially significant for her given Scotland's limited badminton presence.
She hopes her success will inspire a new generation of players and spark progress in LGBTQ rights across Asia.
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