Professional beach volleyball player Alex Ukkelberg has publicly come out as gay, sharing a message of gratitude on November 6, 2026. Ukkelberg, who competes on the international beach volleyball circuit, stated he is "thankful that I'm gay" in his announcement.
The revelation adds Ukkelberg to the growing list of openly LGBTQ+ athletes in professional sports. His statement was reported by Out magazine's Dawn Ennis, highlighting the continued visibility of queer athletes in volleyball and beach sports.
Ukkelberg's announcement comes during a period of increasing representation for LGBTQ+ athletes across various sports disciplines worldwide.
