Jon Holmes
@jonhholmes.bsky.social
Journalist and consultant. Founder and lead of @sportsmedialgbt.com; writer at @outsports.com; comms for @footballvhomophobia.com; committee member of @sportsjournalists.co.uk and @fwaofficial.bsky.social
🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-holmes-sport
🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-holmes-sport
🏳️⚧️ Showing support as #TransAwarenessWeek begins - check out Trans In The City’s initiative, #IStandWithTrans
Working in the LGBTQ sports space and amplifying our Football v Transphobia campaign has brought so many awesome trans and nonbinary folks into my life, for which I’m always grateful
Working in the LGBTQ sports space and amplifying our Football v Transphobia campaign has brought so many awesome trans and nonbinary folks into my life, for which I’m always grateful
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🏳️⚧️ Showing support as #TransAwarenessWeek begins - check out Trans In The City’s initiative, #IStandWithTrans
Working in the LGBTQ sports space and amplifying our Football v Transphobia campaign has brought so many awesome trans and nonbinary folks into my life, for which I’m always grateful
Working in the LGBTQ sports space and amplifying our Football v Transphobia campaign has brought so many awesome trans and nonbinary folks into my life, for which I’m always grateful
Love this reaction from him 🤣
September 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Love this reaction from him 🤣
🫶 Seamus Derbyshire and his Great Britain 4x400m relay teammates are through to Sunday’s #WorldAthleticsChamps final in Tokyo. 👏
The Netherlands, with Ramsey Angela running, have also qualified.
#WCHTokyo2025 #TeamLGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com @outsports.com
The Netherlands, with Ramsey Angela running, have also qualified.
#WCHTokyo2025 #TeamLGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com @outsports.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🫶 Seamus Derbyshire and his Great Britain 4x400m relay teammates are through to Sunday’s #WorldAthleticsChamps final in Tokyo. 👏
The Netherlands, with Ramsey Angela running, have also qualified.
#WCHTokyo2025 #TeamLGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com @outsports.com
The Netherlands, with Ramsey Angela running, have also qualified.
#WCHTokyo2025 #TeamLGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com @outsports.com
Seamus Derbyshire 7th in his heat and a fair bit off his PB… very humid again in Tokyo.
“I’ve had so much growth this year - but I’m human enough to feel disappointed… however I didn’t think I’d still be in the sport 12 months ago” - talking to BBC Sport 👏
#WCHTokyo25
“I’ve had so much growth this year - but I’m human enough to feel disappointed… however I didn’t think I’d still be in the sport 12 months ago” - talking to BBC Sport 👏
#WCHTokyo25
September 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Seamus Derbyshire 7th in his heat and a fair bit off his PB… very humid again in Tokyo.
“I’ve had so much growth this year - but I’m human enough to feel disappointed… however I didn’t think I’d still be in the sport 12 months ago” - talking to BBC Sport 👏
#WCHTokyo25
“I’ve had so much growth this year - but I’m human enough to feel disappointed… however I didn’t think I’d still be in the sport 12 months ago” - talking to BBC Sport 👏
#WCHTokyo25
July 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
In-ger-land. What a night! Everyone watches the Lionesses 🦁 #WEURO2025
July 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In-ger-land. What a night! Everyone watches the Lionesses 🦁 #WEURO2025
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ If you’re in London and at a loose end on Wednesday evening, pls consider coming along to this free Pride LGBTQ football event - www.standardhotels.com/london/happe...
Venue is The Standard in Kings Cross. Doors 6pm for a 6.30pm start 👍
Venue is The Standard in Kings Cross. Doors 6pm for a 6.30pm start 👍
July 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ If you’re in London and at a loose end on Wednesday evening, pls consider coming along to this free Pride LGBTQ football event - www.standardhotels.com/london/happe...
Venue is The Standard in Kings Cross. Doors 6pm for a 6.30pm start 👍
Venue is The Standard in Kings Cross. Doors 6pm for a 6.30pm start 👍
🏉💋 Of course we were always going to cover the Kinghorn-Willis kiss on @outsports.com 😂
And in the Instagram comments, I spotted a gay rugby player showing his appreciation. And why not?
👉 www.outsports.com/2025/6/30/24...
#LGBTQ #sports
And in the Instagram comments, I spotted a gay rugby player showing his appreciation. And why not?
👉 www.outsports.com/2025/6/30/24...
#LGBTQ #sports
June 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
🏉💋 Of course we were always going to cover the Kinghorn-Willis kiss on @outsports.com 😂
And in the Instagram comments, I spotted a gay rugby player showing his appreciation. And why not?
👉 www.outsports.com/2025/6/30/24...
#LGBTQ #sports
And in the Instagram comments, I spotted a gay rugby player showing his appreciation. And why not?
👉 www.outsports.com/2025/6/30/24...
#LGBTQ #sports
NEW: Josh Cavallo is expecting to sign for a club in Europe this summer.
The attacking left-back, one of just a handful of out gay players in men’s pro football, is ready for a fresh start away from Australia.
Read on @outsports.com 👉 www.outsports.com/2025/5/23/24...
#LGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com
The attacking left-back, one of just a handful of out gay players in men’s pro football, is ready for a fresh start away from Australia.
Read on @outsports.com 👉 www.outsports.com/2025/5/23/24...
#LGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
NEW: Josh Cavallo is expecting to sign for a club in Europe this summer.
The attacking left-back, one of just a handful of out gay players in men’s pro football, is ready for a fresh start away from Australia.
Read on @outsports.com 👉 www.outsports.com/2025/5/23/24...
#LGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com
The attacking left-back, one of just a handful of out gay players in men’s pro football, is ready for a fresh start away from Australia.
Read on @outsports.com 👉 www.outsports.com/2025/5/23/24...
#LGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com
Inclusive clubs and leagues are defined by their values and spirit, not by binary interpretations of biology that nobody ever signed up to follow in community sports.
We’re seeing countless grassroots teams put out statements which reaffirm their commitment to fully welcoming trans people.
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We’re seeing countless grassroots teams put out statements which reaffirm their commitment to fully welcoming trans people.
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April 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Inclusive clubs and leagues are defined by their values and spirit, not by binary interpretations of biology that nobody ever signed up to follow in community sports.
We’re seeing countless grassroots teams put out statements which reaffirm their commitment to fully welcoming trans people.
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We’re seeing countless grassroots teams put out statements which reaffirm their commitment to fully welcoming trans people.
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🇦🇺 Adelaide, around and about… #australia
April 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🇦🇺 Adelaide, around and about… #australia
Means a great deal for @sportsmedialgbt.com to be rubbing shoulders with some superb Specialist Sports Publishers on the #SJA2024 shortlist, + a personal Pop Culture (yes, mine was more #LGBTQsports culture) Commentator nod too.
Big thank you to supporters of SMLGBT+, @outsports.com, and me 🙏
Big thank you to supporters of SMLGBT+, @outsports.com, and me 🙏
February 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Means a great deal for @sportsmedialgbt.com to be rubbing shoulders with some superb Specialist Sports Publishers on the #SJA2024 shortlist, + a personal Pop Culture (yes, mine was more #LGBTQsports culture) Commentator nod too.
Big thank you to supporters of SMLGBT+, @outsports.com, and me 🙏
Big thank you to supporters of SMLGBT+, @outsports.com, and me 🙏
🩷⚫️ It’s the International Day Against LGBTQ+phobia in Sport and at Football v Homophobia, we’re asking folks to ‘Wear It BLACK and PINK’
It’s about taking a visible collective stand against discrimination - join in and tag @footballvhomophobia.com and hashtag #FvH2025 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
@sportsmedialgbt.com
It’s about taking a visible collective stand against discrimination - join in and tag @footballvhomophobia.com and hashtag #FvH2025 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
@sportsmedialgbt.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🩷⚫️ It’s the International Day Against LGBTQ+phobia in Sport and at Football v Homophobia, we’re asking folks to ‘Wear It BLACK and PINK’
It’s about taking a visible collective stand against discrimination - join in and tag @footballvhomophobia.com and hashtag #FvH2025 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
@sportsmedialgbt.com
It’s about taking a visible collective stand against discrimination - join in and tag @footballvhomophobia.com and hashtag #FvH2025 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
@sportsmedialgbt.com
⚽️ Next Monday at London City Hall! Thanks to @londonfootball.bsky.social, Amateur FA and @londonassembly.bsky.social for bringing together our #LGBTQfootball family to mark @footballvhomophobia.com's #FvH2025 🩷⚫️ and #LGBTplusHM25
Great for networking and it's free 👉 www.londonfa.com/news/2025/fe...
Great for networking and it's free 👉 www.londonfa.com/news/2025/fe...
February 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
⚽️ Next Monday at London City Hall! Thanks to @londonfootball.bsky.social, Amateur FA and @londonassembly.bsky.social for bringing together our #LGBTQfootball family to mark @footballvhomophobia.com's #FvH2025 🩷⚫️ and #LGBTplusHM25
Great for networking and it's free 👉 www.londonfa.com/news/2025/fe...
Great for networking and it's free 👉 www.londonfa.com/news/2025/fe...
🗣️ “I’ve been with the PDC for eight years now and I take this as confirmation that it’s all been worthwhile.”
Huw also discusses an inspirational out gay Welsh referee in another sport; darts’ global growth; and his admiration for Noa-Lynn van Leuven.
👉 www.outsports.com/2025/1/3/241...
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Huw also discusses an inspirational out gay Welsh referee in another sport; darts’ global growth; and his admiration for Noa-Lynn van Leuven.
👉 www.outsports.com/2025/1/3/241...
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January 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🗣️ “I’ve been with the PDC for eight years now and I take this as confirmation that it’s all been worthwhile.”
Huw also discusses an inspirational out gay Welsh referee in another sport; darts’ global growth; and his admiration for Noa-Lynn van Leuven.
👉 www.outsports.com/2025/1/3/241...
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Huw also discusses an inspirational out gay Welsh referee in another sport; darts’ global growth; and his admiration for Noa-Lynn van Leuven.
👉 www.outsports.com/2025/1/3/241...
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🍿 Some of the best movies I saw in 2024 (UK releases and re-releases)… I have got loads to catch up on, if your fave isn’t here!
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
🍿 Some of the best movies I saw in 2024 (UK releases and re-releases)… I have got loads to catch up on, if your fave isn’t here!
UPDATE: In a post on her Instagram account, Noa-Lynn van Leuven writes: "A big thank you to everyone who came to watch or showed their support towards me — your kindness means more than you know."
#WCdarts
👉 instagram.com/p/DDsF0TeqbDx/
#WCdarts
👉 instagram.com/p/DDsF0TeqbDx/
December 17, 2024 at 7:08 PM
UPDATE: In a post on her Instagram account, Noa-Lynn van Leuven writes: "A big thank you to everyone who came to watch or showed their support towards me — your kindness means more than you know."
#WCdarts
👉 instagram.com/p/DDsF0TeqbDx/
#WCdarts
👉 instagram.com/p/DDsF0TeqbDx/
🎯 At Alexandra Palace for @outsports.com to see Noa-Lynn van Leuven make a little bit of #darts history…
#WCdarts
#WCdarts
December 17, 2024 at 12:58 PM
🎯 At Alexandra Palace for @outsports.com to see Noa-Lynn van Leuven make a little bit of #darts history…
#WCdarts
#WCdarts
Tariq describes being held in solitary confinement for 40 days in a Dammam jail during his year-long sentence. He was being punished for posts on his X (Twitter) account.
He is still in pain now as a result of his incarceration in 2021.
Khobar, part of Dammam, is a 2034 World Cup host city.
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He is still in pain now as a result of his incarceration in 2021.
Khobar, part of Dammam, is a 2034 World Cup host city.
/3
December 11, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Tariq describes being held in solitary confinement for 40 days in a Dammam jail during his year-long sentence. He was being punished for posts on his X (Twitter) account.
He is still in pain now as a result of his incarceration in 2021.
Khobar, part of Dammam, is a 2034 World Cup host city.
/3
He is still in pain now as a result of his incarceration in 2021.
Khobar, part of Dammam, is a 2034 World Cup host city.
/3
And I must add, to Proud Cherries and the other #LGBTQ fan groups in the @prideinfootball.bsky.social family, without whom we would have next to no visible representation in the Premier League and EFL each season. Thank you 🙏
December 6, 2024 at 10:33 AM
And I must add, to Proud Cherries and the other #LGBTQ fan groups in the @prideinfootball.bsky.social family, without whom we would have next to no visible representation in the Premier League and EFL each season. Thank you 🙏
Thank you to @wearequeeraf.com for kind words about @outsports.com’s 25th anniversary articles 👉 www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-t...
Really appreciate the mention, @jamiewareham.co.uk 🙏
You can check out the series here 👉 www.outsports.com/tag/outsport...
#LGBTQ #media #sports
Really appreciate the mention, @jamiewareham.co.uk 🙏
You can check out the series here 👉 www.outsports.com/tag/outsport...
#LGBTQ #media #sports
December 1, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Thank you to @wearequeeraf.com for kind words about @outsports.com’s 25th anniversary articles 👉 www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-t...
Really appreciate the mention, @jamiewareham.co.uk 🙏
You can check out the series here 👉 www.outsports.com/tag/outsport...
#LGBTQ #media #sports
Really appreciate the mention, @jamiewareham.co.uk 🙏
You can check out the series here 👉 www.outsports.com/tag/outsport...
#LGBTQ #media #sports
At the BCOMS #DWord5 event at Chelsea FC today, representing Sports Media LGBT+ and the SJA - important #sportsmedia industry conversations
November 13, 2024 at 12:18 PM
At the BCOMS #DWord5 event at Chelsea FC today, representing Sports Media LGBT+ and the SJA - important #sportsmedia industry conversations