How Inclusive is Football?

Published: Feb. 27, 2021, 11:33 a.m.

As part of LGBT+ History Month, Sportshour presenter Caroline Barker is joined by a panel of guests from the football community to discuss how inclusive, or not, the sport really is and what can and is being done to address those areas where it falls short.

We\u2019ll also hear from Caitlin Rooskrantz, the first person of colour to be selected for South Africa\u2019s Olympic gymnastics team. As part of Black History Month across the BBC World Service, Caitlin describes her route into the sport and why \u2013 on the day of what would have been her Olympic final last summer \u2013 she performed a routine that was streamed across the country.

As the Great Britain men\u2019s basketball team celebrates a rare success \u2013 qualifying for the EuroBasket finals \u2013 Caroline speaks to Teddy Okereafor. Teddy reflects on equalling the team\u2019s record for consecutive appearances, a mark which had stood for 45 years. He discusses the lows and the current highs of the team, as well as how a walk through a Newham park with his Mother set him on course for everything that\u2019s happened since, and his Mum \u2013 Natasha Hart \u2013 on the pathway to an MBE.

Photo: A banner of former footballer Justin Fashanu is seen draped across the seats at Carrow Road, Norwich City's home ground. (Credit: Getty Images)