British gay athlete risk prison to defend LGBT rights in Qatar for World Championships.

Bosworth will be one of Team GB's leading medal hopes in Qatar (Getty Images)

Team GB’s only gay athlete will risk prison at Qatar’s World Championships next year after pledging to defend LGBT rights during the global showpiece.

Tom Bosworth is one of Britain’s leading gold medal prospects for the Doha event after collecting a silver medal in the 20km race walk at the Commonwealth Games earlier this year.