Erika Patrikainen, Author at EGLSF.info

Research Report

Discover the Roots and Future of LGBTQI+ Sport in Europe This research report, developed by the German Sport University Cologne in collaboration with the PLUSS project partners, offers an in-depth look into the formation, evolution, and impact of LGBTQI+ sports organisations across Europe. Combining desk research, qualitative interviews, and a Europe-wide survey, the report sheds light on the opportunities, challenges, and key milestones that have shaped the LGBTQI+ sports movement. Download the full report to explore the voices of community leaders, uncover data-driven insights, and discover recommendations for building a more inclusive future in sport. Download Research Report [...]

Erika Patrikainen2025-07-22T10:58:39+02:00Monday, July 21st, 2025 @ 14:13|Categories: 2025, Pluss Project, Projects|0 Comments

PLUSS Online Meeting: Moving towards the last phase of the Project

On 9 June 2025, the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) and its partners in the Erasmus+ Sport project, + PLUSS (LGBTQI+ Policy and Leadership in Sport and Society), met online to mark the successful conclusion of their development strategies' implementation phase. This period, which lasted from August 2024 to May 2025, has brought exceptional results, significantly advancing inclusivity within sports at the grassroots level. Laying the Foundation: Capacity Building and Collaboration The essence of these successful strategies emerged from intensive capacity-building initiatives. In October 2023, a session in Budapest focused on [...]

Erika Patrikainen2025-06-23T09:38:17+02:00Monday, June 23rd, 2025 @ 9:38|Categories: 2025, News, Projects|Tags: EGLSF, PLUSS|0 Comments

Who are we to tell you how to run your sports club?

If your KPIs are not set up to measure the mental health, diversity, inclusion and engagement of the participants of your sport organisation or event, we may not be the solution to your problems. Name: Erika Patrikainen Pronouns: I prefer gender neutral pronouns that place all living beings on the same line (In Helsinki, we are used to using the pronoun “se” (it) for people, animals and things). How many years have you been involved in LGBTIQ+ sports: 19 In which roles: Player, captain, group leader, IT support, EuroGames Helsinki co-president, board member and president [...]

Erika Patrikainen2025-06-30T09:30:25+02:00Saturday, May 31st, 2025 @ 18:07|Categories: 2025, Blog, News|Tags: EGLSF, FLINTA|0 Comments

EGLSF AGA 2025 Recap

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 28 to March 2, 2025 hosted by member club Samarucs. During the same week, Samarucs also organised their annual Jocs Taronja sports tournament in Valencia, giving AGA attendees an opportunity to join with tournament participants, reinforcing the spirit of diversity and inclusion central to our LGBTIQ+ sports community. We are deeply grateful to Samarucs for their exceptional efforts in organising the event and ensuring its great success. Each year the [...]

Erika Patrikainen2025-03-24T18:03:12+01:00Monday, March 24th, 2025 @ 13:25|Categories: 2025, AGA, EuroGames, News, Press Release|0 Comments

THE EGLSF ANNOUNCES THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD 2023

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Erika Patrikainen EGLSF General Secretary: erika.patrikainen@eglsf.info The EGLSF announces the election of the new board. Amsterdam, The Netherlands (5 MARCH 2023) – On Sunday 5 March, the Annual General Assembly elected a new board member. The board welcomes new Treasurer, Marcel Kreissig from Germany. Marcel is an associate member of the EGLSF. The board would like to thank our retiring board members: Edgar Castillo, Noemi Fluixa, Elena Lipilina and Livan Soto Gonzalez for their dedicated service to EGLSF and the European LGBTQI+ sporting community. The board now consists of: • Hugh Torrance, co-president, [...]

Erika Patrikainen2023-03-12T17:12:53+01:00Sunday, March 5th, 2023 @ 16:18|Categories: 2023, AGA, External, News, Press Release|0 Comments

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