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Ben Patch: Queerness in Men‘s Sport

December 3, 2021

The image of males in sports is often characterized by macho stereotypes. But what about athletes who don't want to conform to them? In 2020, U.S. volleyball pro Ben Patch spoke openly about being queer. For which he received recognition and praise.

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Everything we know about life can be found in sports: Success and failure, euphoria and despair. Sports Life tells stories from across the globe, where sports drives personal growth and changes lives.

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