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It's finally here: the DÜSSEL-CUP has its first major anniversary: for the 10th time the gay and lesbian multisport event will be held in the state capital. From March, 18th-20th 2016 the DÜSSEL-CUP is offering again a variety of sports such as swimming and volleyball, badminton and soccer, basketball and some more to fight for points, places and trophies. For the first time the city of Düsseldorf will support theDÜSSEL-CUP with a special program and will perform the "Action Week Against Homophobia in Sports by the City of Düsseldorf". There are some special events on the list, such as discussions [...]

February is the international campaign month of ‘Football v Homophobia’ (FvH) and the EGLSF is supporting the initiative. FvH is a campaign uniting fans, players, communities, grassroots teams, professional clubs and the Football Authorities in opposing homophobia and prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTIQ) people in football. Year round, FvH enables people to take action against prejudice and discrimination based on sexuality or gender identity in football, and to celebrate and welcome diversity in the game. This culminates in an international show of support in February to raise awareness of the issue and to join together in making a [...]

France is in national mourning.  Friday, November 13, 2015 was a dark day for our country and for the entire democratic world. The indiscriminate suicide attacks in Paris are increasing in the Middle East, America and other European cities. The entire team of Paris 2018 joins in the reflection and mourning of having too many people torn from life, while offering our support to the hundreds of injured innocents, to all their families, and to all their friends. We pay tribute to all first responders, police, military, firefighters, medical professionals, rescue workers, volunteers, and all who have come to the [...]