As the Tokyo Olympics came to an end on Sunday it is being seen as a historical event for LGBTQ community. The games had at least 168 openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, and queer athletes competing in Tokyo. It is a 300 percent jump from the number of athletes that competed in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
A facility was opened for the athletes and their allies in the Olympic Village as Pride House.
Analysts say there is indeed growing acceptance by the public for LGBTQ people and therefore more acceptance of LGBTQ athletes. But there remains significant backlash.