Position Statement

OUTSPORT TORONTO believes that, through the Olympic Games, athletes, coaches, officials, judges and organisers have enormous influence over our hearts and minds, and are role models to the world.

OUTSPORT TORONTO encourages all those involved in the Olympics - including the year’s host, the Russian Federation - to honour the Olympic Charter by using their collective powers and influence to oppose discrimination, hatred, and violence against all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people.

Rationale and backgroud is given for this position as well.