Anti Gay Law
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao defends anti-gay comments
Other Sports | Feb 20, 2016, 06:08 PM ISTManila: Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao on Friday stood by his anti-gay stance which has kicked up a lot of controversy, asserting that his comments are endorsed by the Bible.The former world champion had said
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USOC sponsor AT&T condemns Russia's anti-gay law
Other Sports | Feb 05, 2014, 04:47 PM ISTSochi, Russia: U.S. Olympic Committee sponsor AT&T has condemned a Russian law restricting gay-rights activity as Sochi prepares to host the Winter Olympics. The telecommunications giant said in a blog post that the law is
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IOC seeks re-assurance on Russian anti-gay law
Other Sports | Aug 13, 2013, 02:59 PM ISTMoscow: Russian government's anti-gay law, which bans "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" and imposes fines, has caused a major international outcry and spawned calls for protests ahead of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.The IOC insisted
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Russia will enforce anti-gay law during Olympics
Other Sports | Aug 02, 2013, 07:15 AM ISTMoscow, Aug 2: Russia will enforce a new law cracking down on gay rights activism when it hosts international athletes and fans during the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, the country's sports minister said Thursday, appearing