A Tongan Olympic athlete has strongly criticised an American journalist for writing an article which potentially exposed athletes as gay.
ABC reports journalist Nico Hines wrote an article about using the gay dating app Grinder at the Rio Games, referencing the country and sport of many of those looking for sex using the app.
Tongan swimmer Amini Fonua, who is open about being gay, said The Daily Beast website ought to be ashamed of itself for potentially outing athletes from places like Tonga where homosexuality is illegal.
Joleen Mataele, founder and President of the Tonga Letis Association, which represents gay and transgender people, says the article could have seriously harmed people, and the writer should be ashamed of himself.
Source:
ABC