MELBOURNE, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Twice world champion Tyler Wright will compete in the Abu Dhabi surfing event after seeking assurances from organisers that she will be in a “safe environment” as a gay athlete.
Homosexuality is illegal in the United Arab Emirates and sexual activity between people of the same sex is punishable by imprisonment.
“I’ve been working with the appropriate teams in the UAE as well as the WSL (World Surf League) and am assured that I will be competing in a welcoming and safe environment,” Australian Wright said on Instagram.
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