European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation

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stimulate integration in sport and emancipation of athletes regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation

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exchange information and enable co-ordination between European sport groups and tournaments tournamentstournaments

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liaison with and support athletes who are thinking about coming out

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support the founding of new sport groups inclusive of all athletes

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fight against discrimination in sport based on gender identity & sexual orientation tournamentstournaments

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Once a year the EGLSF celebrates a huge European LGBTIQ+ sport event: EuroGames. Besides offering a high-quality sport event to the LGBTIQ+ sports community, EGLSF wishes to promote the following goals, also through the EuroGames:

  • fight against discrimination in sport regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

  • stimulate integration in sport and emancipation of LGBTIQ athletes

  • enable and support the coming out of LGBTIQ athletes

  • support the founding of new LGBTIQ groups

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Nov
14
Fri
all-day LOTOS CUP BRATISLAVA 2025
LOTOS CUP BRATISLAVA 2025
Nov 14 – Nov 16 all-day
LOTOS CUP BRATISLAVA 2025
We cordially invite all athletes and friends – regardless of your identity or skill level. Get ready for the 13th edition – A weekend full of sport, community, and celebration.Volleyball |Floorball| Badminton| Night Run         From VELVET to LOVE – This year, together, we will celebrate diversity, freedom, and fair play in the legacy of the Velvet Revolution. We will remember the events that resulted in the removal of the undemocratic regime in Czechoslovakia in 1989. Let us defend the freedom and love we promised ourselves!    The playing or competition day will be Saturday, 15 November 2025. [...]
Jan
17
Sat
all-day Arosa Gay Ski Week
Arosa Gay Ski Week
Jan 17 – Jan 24 all-day
Arosa Gay Ski Week
Arosa Gay Ski Week Celebrates Successful 20th Edition The 20th edition of Arosa Gay Ski Week, held last January, welcomed around 900 LGBTQ+ guests to the beautiful Swiss Alps for a week filled with winter sports and community spirit. Participants enjoyed skiing and snowboarding across Arosa’s spectacular slopes, guided ski groups for all skill levels, and exciting winter activities. The week also featured après-ski gatherings, world-class entertainment and camaraderie in a welcoming environment. We look forward to another memorable edition next winter from January 17-24, 2026! More info: www.ski.lgbt
Feb
7
Sat
all-day Bad’Ass Open – Geneva
Bad’Ass Open – Geneva
Feb 7 all-day
Bad'Ass Open - Geneva
Come & join us in February 2026 in Geneva in Switzerland for the second edition of the Bad’Ass Open, a fun and inclusive badminton tournament. Our rules are different: there are no fixed pairs. You can register as an individual, whatever your level. We will create the pairs that will participate to the tournament. Our objective is to encourage new connections and have fun, but also play badminton seriously. This is why you will be paired with someone sharing your level.? We are working hard on preparing great activities for the tournament. For now, what we can say is that [...]

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