A post shared by Arthur Nory (@arthurnory)Arthur Nory keeps doing incredible things!The world class gymnast is in the midst of a global tour, taking part in the 2024 Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series. He’s traveled to three continents over the last month alone, with a visit to the Middle East on deck.Most recently, Nory and his team took home a silver medal at the World Cup event in Azerbaijan’s capital city, Baku. “We are still going strong!” he wrote on Instagram.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.They have the medals to prove it!A post shared by Arthur Nory (@arthurnory)Beyond the competition, Nory seemed to love his time in the former Soviet republic.
With Beyoncé’s country-inspired anthem “Texas Hold ‘Em” blaring in the background, the native Brazilian provided his followers with a peek at his intensive training routine. He climbs up ropes, holds himself up on gymnastics beams, and does a lot of flipping around. Talk about building up a lot of steam!A post shared by Arthur Nory (@arthurnory)A post shared by Arthur Nory (@arthurnory)Despite his rigorous schedule, Nory always seem to try and explore his latest destination.
The Olympian gets out of the gym, and into the streets. Or when he visits Egypt, in front of the pyramids! Nory soaked up the history on his trip. A post shared by Arthur Nory (@arthurnory)A post shared by Arthur Nory (@arthurnory)A post shared by Arthur Nory (@arthurnory)As an out Olympic medalist, Nory enjoys a large platform.
That makes his travels even more significant. Outside of Germany, all of the countries on the World Cup series are vehemently anti-LGBTQ+. Homosexuality is highly stigmatized in Egypt, where police are known to hunt LGBTQ+ people on dating apps.
While homosexuality isn’t illegal, authorities target the gay community with various “debauchery” laws. The story is similar in Azerbaijan. Violence against LGBTQ+
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