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New Erasmus+ Projects Funded: A Step Forward for Inclusion and Gender Equality in Sport

We are excited to announce that two new projects, funded under the Erasmus+ programme, are set to launch, with EGLSF playing a key role in both initiatives. Queer Camino – Mindful Steps Towards Inclusion “Queer Camino” offers a unique and transformative professional development opportunity for youth workers, centered around a 7-day pilgrimage walk from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. This experience combines physical journeying with reflective practice to cultivate self-awareness, deepen understanding of inclusion and diversity, and promote LGBTQI+ rights and advocacy. The pilgrimage, paired with daily sessions facilitated by experienced trainers, will [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2025-03-25T12:58:20+01:00Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 @ 12:58|Categories: 2025, News|Tags: EGLSF|0 Comments

MESIS: The MOOC for becoming an Outsport Coach is ready!

The main output of the MESIS project, where EGLSF is a partner, is finally ready! After the training of trainers (Sofia, 2023) and the Capacity Building Sessions (CBS) held in Rome, Ljubljana, and Lisbon (in 2024), aimed at creating inclusive sports communities for LGBTQI+ individuals through education and sport, the Outsport e-learning course is finally online in English and will be soon be available also in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Slovenian and Bulgarian. Building on the success of the Outsport project, endorsed by the EU Commission and the World Health Organisation, this e-learning course is [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2025-03-25T12:23:17+01:00Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 @ 12:23|Categories: 2025, News|Tags: EGLSF, MESIS|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

PLUSS Workshop at EGLSF’s AGA 2025 in Valencia: Advancing LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Grassroots Sport

Combating Homophobia and Transphobia in European Grassroots Sport through GAME Improvement At the recent EGLSF Annual General Assembly (AGA) 2025 in Valencia, Spain, a pivotal workshop titled "Combating Homophobia and Transphobia in European Grassroots Sport through GAME (Governance, Advocacy, Membership, and Events) Improvement" was held on February 28, 2025. This workshop marked an important step in the ongoing efforts of the PLUSS project—LGBTQI+ Policy and Leadership in Sport and Society—which is funded by the Erasmus+ Sport programme and led by the European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (EGLSF). The workshop attracted around 40 participants, including members of grassroots sport [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2025-03-19T10:29:36+01:00Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 @ 10:29|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: EGLSF, PLUSS|0 Comments

Empowering LGBTQIA+ Communities Through Sport

In the fourth installment of our PLUSS project series, we highlight Queer Sport Split, an LGBTQIA+ sports initiative in Croatia that is redefining the sporting landscape by fostering inclusion, solidarity, and empowerment for all. A Brief History: The Birth of Queer Sport Split Queer Sport Split (QSS) began in 2005 when a volleyball team from Croatia participated in the EuroGames in Utrecht. This momentous event was initiated by Željko Bla?e, with many team members hailing from Split. The experience of being openly gay in a multisport tournament was transformative for [...]

javier.raya@eglsf.info2025-02-28T17:08:36+01:00Friday, February 28th, 2025 @ 17:06|Categories: 2024, News|Tags: EGLSF, PLUSS|0 Comments