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EuroGames Participants Reflect a Diverse Community, But Representation Gaps Remain

The people who take part in the EuroGames come from a wide range of ages, identities, nationalities and socioeconomic backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of Europe's LGBTQIA+ community. At the same time, new research shows that some groups remain underrepresented, highlighting both the strengths and the challenges of creating truly inclusive sporting events. These findings emerge from the Better in Colour, Better in Sports survey, conducted during EuroGames Lyon 2025. Researchers from Sapienza University of Rome collected responses from 527 participants aged between 15 and 81, providing one of the most detailed snapshots of who attends Europe's largest LGBTQIA+ multi-sport event. [...]

Luca Arfini2026-07-27T19:09:28+02:00Monday, July 27th, 2026 @ 19:09|Categories: News|0 Comments

PIONEERING ADVOCATE CONNY-HENDRIK SCHÄLICKE HONORED WITH EGLSF ADVOCACY AWARD AT GAY GAMES XII VALENCIA

Celebrating Four Decades of Transforming LGBTQI+ Sports, Co-Founding Seitenwechsel Berlin, and Driving Gender Diversity Across Europe. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Javier Pellon EGLSF General Secretary: javier.pellon@eglsf.info BERLIN, Germany / VALENCIA, Spain – June 17, 2026 — The European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) has announced Conny-Hendrik Schälicke (they/them), Germany, as a winner of the prestigious 2026 EGLSF Advocacy Award. Recognized internationally for their monumental, four-decade-long dedication to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in sports, Schälicke’s work spans critical leadership roles within the Federation of Gay Games (FGG), EGLSF, Seitenwechsel Sportverein für FrauenLesbenTrans*Inter* und [...]

Erika Patrikainen2026-07-17T18:56:29+02:00Friday, July 17th, 2026 @ 18:56|Categories: 2025, Advocacy, EuroGames, News, Press Release|0 Comments

TOGETHER-CUP FOUNDER ANDREAS STIENE HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS EGLSF ADVOCACY AWARD AT GAY GAMES XII VALENCIA

From Former Police Detective to Grassroots Pioneer: Celebrating Over Three Decades of Breaking Barriers, Defeating Stereotypes, and Fostering LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Football. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Javier Pellon EGLSF General Secretary: javier.pellon@eglsf.info COLOGNE, Germany / VALENCIA, Spain – June 7, 2026 — The European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) has officially announced Andreas Stiene, the visionary founder of Cologne’s iconic Come-Together-Cup (CTC), as the recipient of the prestigious EGLSF Advocacy Award. This international honor recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to equality, visibility, and inclusion within the European [...]

Erika Patrikainen2026-07-17T18:54:02+02:00Friday, July 17th, 2026 @ 18:52|Categories: 2026, Advocacy, EuroGames, News, Press Release|0 Comments

Call for Experts: Help Advance Inclusive Sport Across Europe

The European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) is expanding its pool of external experts and is inviting experienced professionals to contribute to its growing portfolio of European projects and network activities. Working with partners across Europe, EGLSF develops research, delivers capacity-building programmes, organises international events, and advocates for greater equality, inclusion and human rights in and through sport. To support this work, we are looking for experts with experience in one or more of the following areas: Research & Policy Events & Community Engagement Capacity Building & Peer Learning We particularly welcome applications from professionals with expertise in equality, [...]

Luca Arfini2026-07-08T10:41:24+02:00Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 @ 10:40|Categories: News|0 Comments

LGBTIQ+ Sport Observatory Steering Group Meets for the First Time

The LGBTIQ+ Sport Observatory project (EOLHSS) has officially launched its Steering Group activities with a first meeting on 18 June 2026, bringing together experts from academia, sport, and human rights organisations across Europe. The meeting was followed by an online coordination session involving all project partners. This 36-month Erasmus+ Sport project, led by the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF), seeks to better understand, prevent, and address LGBTIQ+ hate speech in sport while exploring the development of a sustainable European observatory dedicated to the issue. Bringing Together Expertise from Across Europe The Steering Group includes representatives from leading [...]

Luca Arfini2026-06-23T20:44:10+02:00Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 @ 20:44|Categories: 2026, EOLHSS, News, Projects|0 Comments