the essential
The captain of Stade Toulousain and the XV of France, also an Olympic champion, believes that the question of homosexuality in sport remains “a taboo subject”. He sent a strong message this Saturday, October 5, on France Télévisions, guest on the show “Les Rencontres du Papotin”.
A new plea for ever more tolerance and acceptance of others. And when it’s Antoine Dupont who says it, the message takes on a whole new dimension. This Saturday, October 5, the star rugby player was the guest of the France Télévisions show “Les Rencontres du Papotin”.
Among the flow of questions asked by these unique journalists, the subject of homosexuality in sport was addressed. “Is there any progress?” Antoine Dupont was asked. “It’s very slow,” said the one who had been on the front page of the magazine. Stubborn in June 2024. “There has been some (development) because people have spoken out. But it is still a subject which is still taboo.”
Also read:
Antoine Dupont: “The best of all time”, the star player poses alongside superstar Lionel Messi with a jersey printed with his name
And Antoine Dupont continues: “In professional rugby, we only have one player who has come out, whereas I think that statistically, there must still be others. It’s still hard to come to terms with it today, even though I think society has evolved a lot and we are a very open-minded environment. We would be ready to accept that without any problem. put people at ease.”
Also read:
VIDEO. Antoine Dupont: “Are you married?” The star player asked about his relationship, he responds with frankness
In France, player Jérémy Clamy-Edroux was the first to reveal his homosexuality in the Canal + documentary Faut qu’on parole, broadcast in 2021.
Related News :