De PDC en Sky Sports werken samen met Stonewall om Rainbow Laces Campaign te steunen tijdens de bwin Grand Slam of Darts.
Het Rainbow Laces viert van 17 november t/m 6 december dat er steeds meer gedaan wordt met LGBT (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgenders) in sport.
Als promotie van deze samenwerking zal het PDC-logo op het podium van de Grand Slam of Darts de regenboogkleuren krijgen.
Scheidsrechter bij de PDC, Huw Ware, heeft de rol van LGBT-ambassadeur voor de sport Darts op zich genomen. Sky Sports steunt ook de campagne van Rainbow Laces.
De onderbaas van de PDC, Matthew Porter zei hierover:
PORTER: “As an organisation we’re fully behind Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, and delighted to support Huw as an ambassador for darts.
Darts is already recognised as one of the most inclusive sports worldwide, where those involved with the sport are judged only on ability.
By supporting the Rainbow Laces campaign, we are showing that our sport, both on and off the oche, is open to everybody.”
Over zijn rol in de sport Darts zei Huw Ware:
WARE: "I'm happy and honoured to be an LGBT+ ambassador for darts.
Over the last few years LGBT+ people have become more and more visible in sport, and in return sport is generally making great strides in acceptance and inclusivity.
The Rainbow Laces campaign has been a huge factor in successfully delivering the message that sport is open to everybody, whether that be playing, officiating or just simply supporting and within that environment, everybody has the right to be open about themselves without fear of prejudice or rejection from the sporting community.
I am sure that everybody connected with darts would agree with that sentiment and recognise that actions taken today, such as allying with the Rainbow Laces campaign, will have a positive influence on future LGBT+ figures in sport."
Voor meer informatie kunt u terecht op www.stonewall.org.uk, of op Twitter, Facebook, Instagram en YouTube via Stonewalluk. Je kunt de beweging steunen door #RainbowLaces te gebruiken op Social Media.
©Foto's: Professional Darts Corporation (PDC)