Tom Daley is “furious” that swimming org FINA banned transgender athletes

FINA, the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee for administering international competitions in water sports, just banned transgender athletes from competing in women’s competitions. And a certain LGBTQ activist and Olympic gold medalist has something to say about the matter.

“I was furious,” Tom Daley said at the British LGBT Awards, according to BBC. “Anyone that’s told that they can’t compete or can’t do something they love just because of who they are, it’s not on.” Tom Daley has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ athletes and communities across the world and has now come out in defense of transgender swimmers and divers.

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At the awards ceremony, Daley continued speaking out about FINA’s decision. “It’s something I feel really strongly about. Giving trans people the chance to share their side.”

This isn’t the first time Daley has spoken up about LGBTQ issues in sports.

Last year, Daley spoke out about countries…

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