Tomโค Daley, Matchroom Boxing, and Score โAnnounceโค New Partnership to Champion LGBTQ+ inclusion in โSport
Olympic diving champion Tom Daley has partnered with Matchroom Boxing and sports data company Score to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion within boxingโฃ and widerโฃ sport. The collaboration will leverage Score’s data insights โto identify and supportโข LGBTQ+ athletes,โฃ while Matchroom Boxing willโข provide a platform to showcase their talent and stories.
The partnership arrives at a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport, with ongoing โdiscussions around visibility, safety, andโ equalโ opportunity. Daley, a vocal advocate โfor LGBTQ+โข rights,โ hopes the initiative will create a more welcoming and equitable habitat for athletes ofโฃ all โsexual orientations and gender identities.โ “Sport has the power to change hearts and minds, andโ I’m thrilled to be working with Matchroom Boxing and Score to make a real difference,” Daley said.
Matchroomโข boxingโฃ chairmanโข Eddie Hearn added, “Weโข are committed to making boxing a โsport for everyone, and this partnership with Tom and Score is a significant step in that โขdirection. We want to โcreate a platform where LGBTQ+ athletes can thrive and inspire others.”
Score will provide data-driven insights to identify potentialโข LGBTQ+ athletes and track โฃprogress towards greater inclusion. Theโฃ company’s expertise in sports data analytics willโฃ be crucial โฃin measuring the โคimpact of the initiative and ensuring accountability.
The initiative builds on existingโ efforts by all three โparties to promote โdiversity and inclusion. Daley has been a prominentโฃ voice for LGBTQ+ rights, while Matchroom boxing has previously โsupported LGBTQ+ charities and events. Score hasโค also demonstrated a commitment โขtoโ diversity and inclusion within itsโข own workforce and operations.
