Alex Blackwell says homophobia remains a serious problem in women’s sport despite ‘misconceptions’

Former Australian cricket captain Alex Blackwell says it is a “misconception” that homophobia is a lesser issue in girls’ and women’s sport, after a new study revealed many lesbian athletes report experiencing abuse after coming out.

A new study by Monash University says nearly 50 per cent of LGBT girls in youth team sport reported being a victim of homophobic abuse after coming out publicly — compared to 24 per cent who were abused but who had not come…