The partners of the European Observatory on LGBTIQ+ Hate Speech in Sports (EOLHSS) have officially presented the project’s logo and visual identity during an online partnership meeting on 19 February 2026, marking an important step as the project moves forward.

EOLHSS is a three-year Erasmus+ Sport project coordinated by the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF), bringing together organisations and research partners from across Europe to address hate speech in sport.

A visual identity that reflects the project’s mission

The new logo combines key elements of the project. At its centre is an observing eye placed within a stadium track, which also forms a speech bubble. Together, these elements reflect the project’s core focus: monitoring hate speech in sport, giving visibility to experiences and diverse voices while encouraging open dialogue across the sport sector.

The visual identity was developed collaboratively by all partners. From the beginning, there was a shared intention to create something calm, subtle and sensitive, while still showing energy and movement. The final design introduces brighter colours and a modern typeface, creating a clear and recognisable style that fully embeds the spirit and objectives of the project.

Supporting communication across Europe

The visual identity package includes the project logo and its variations, colour palette, typefaces, social media frames, icons, and communication templates. These tools will support consistent communication among all partners and across all activities.

Communication and dissemination activities will be coordinated by CSIT – the International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation, leading the project’s communication work.

Looking ahead

Building on the project’s initial phase, which defined its branding and approach, EOLHSS now moves into its next chapter, addressing hate speech and promoting inclusive sport environments.

Over the next three years, the project will collect data on LGBTIQ+ hate speech in sport, raise awareness of its impact, and develop practical tools and standards to support sport organisations. The aim is to help create safer and more inclusive environments across grassroots sport in Europe.

Besides EGLSF and CSIT, the consortium includes Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France), VIDC – Vienna Institute for International Dialogue and Cooperation (Austria) and Sportieq (Belgium).

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