Leigh-Ann Naidoo

Leigh-Ann Naidoo

Country

South Africa

Birth - Death

1976 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Beach Volleyball player, competed in the 2004 Summer Olympic Games , being the first South African Olympian to publicly declare her homosexuality. Works for the Sport Science Institute of South Africa in the Macsteel Maestros of the Future program, which provides a wide range of support for potential Olympic/elite athletes from disadvantaged communities. Serves on the board of the Forum for the Empowerment of Women. Ambassador, Gay Games.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2013/05/03/out-of-the-changing-room-locker
• http://hosting2.sportingpulse.com/www.gaygames.com/index.php?id=123
• http://www.bvbinfo.com/player.asp?ID=3189

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