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.

See Also

• LGBTQ Sports Management

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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