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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EGLSF AGA 2025 Recap

Monday, March 24th, 2025 @ 13:25|0 Comments

Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion, and our European LGBTIQ+ Sports movement  The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (EGLSF) Annual General Assembly (AGA) 2025 took place in Valencia, Spain, from February [...]

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Nov
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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
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all-day Arosa Gay Ski Week
Arosa Gay Ski Week
Jan 17 – Jan 24 all-day
Arosa Gay Ski Week
Arosa Gay Ski Week 2026 — 21 Years of Pride on the Slopes   The very international Ski Week celebrates its 21st edition from 17 to 24 January 2026 in the Swiss Alps! Join over 900 LGBTQ+ participants from across Europe and beyond for a week of skiing, snowboarding, wellness, and vibrant après-ski events in one of Europe’s most inclusive winter destinations. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or just in it for the vibes, Arosa welcomes everyone with open arms. Details & packages: www.ski.lgbt
Feb
7
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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 [...]
Mar
21
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all-day European Gay Ski Week
European Gay Ski Week
Mar 21 – Mar 28 all-day
 
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all-day Tournoi International de Paris (...
Tournoi International de Paris (...
May 22 – May 24 all-day
 

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