Sports Media and LGBTQ+ Representation in India

Dutee Chand, an Indian sprinter, came out as gay in 2022, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ athlete in India.

Karan Johar, an Indian sports journalist, was fired from his job after coming out as gay in 2018.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been criticized for its lack of LGBTQ+ representation, with no openly LGBTQ+ players or officials in the organization.

The Hindu has been praised for its coverage of LGBTQ+ issues, including its reporting on the coming out of Dutee Chand and its editorials calling for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports.

The Indian LGBTQ+ Sports Federation (ILSF) is an organization that advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ athletes in India.

Mithali Raj, the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, speaking out against discrimination and calling for greater inclusion.

Out in Sports India is a campaign that aims to promote LGBTQ+ visibility in sports by sharing stories of LGBTQ+ athletes and advocating for greater inclusion.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has adopted a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, becoming the first Indian sports organization to do so.

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis player, has been criticized for making homophobic remarks, including a comment in which she said that she would not want her son to be gay.

The Times of India has been accused of publishing homophobic content, including an article in which a journalist referred to LGBTQ+ people as 'unnatural'.

The All India LGBTQ+ Sports Association (AILGSA) is an organization that has been working to create a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ athletes in India.

Virat Kohli, the captain of the Indian men's cricket team, has been praised for his support of LGBTQ+ rights, speaking out against discrimination and calling for greater inclusion.

Rainbow Sports India is a campaign that aims to challenge homophobia and transphobia in sports by raising awareness and promoting inclusion.

Hockey India has been criticized for its lack of support for LGBTQ+ athletes, with no openly LGBTQ+ players or officials in the organization.

The Indian Express has been praised for its positive coverage of LGBTQ+ athletes, including its reporting on the coming out of Dutee Chand and its editorials calling for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports.