Featured events


7-9 September 2012
Brussels Games
Brussels

Brussels Gay Sports will offer a weekend of fun and fairplay in the capital of Europe, with volleyball, swimming, badminton, and tennis, as well as fitness and hiking.

Learn more HERE.
26-28 October 2012
QueergamesBern
Bern, Switzerland

The success of the first edition of the QueergamesBern proved the need for an LGBT multisport event in Switzerland. This year will be even bigger, with badminton, bowling, running, walking, floorball.

Learn more HERE.
17-20 January 2013
Sin City Shootout
Las Vegas
The 7th Sin City Shootout will feature softball, ice hockey, tennis, wrestling, basketball, dodgeball, bodybuilding and basketball.

Learn more HERE.

13-16 June 2013
IGLFA Euro Cup
Dublin
After this year's edition in Budapest at the EuroGames, the IGLFA Euro Cup heads to Dublin for 2013, hosted by the Dublin Devils and the Dublin Phoenix Tigers.

Learn more HERE.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

More media spreading the news on need for Gay Games Scholarship donations

Thanks to these people for spreading the word!
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The Gay Games Scholarship Program is already sending 34 gay and lesbian athletes to this year’s games, but is still in need of funds to send a further 10 underprivileged participants to the event.

The Federation of Gay Games has a shortfall of £13,500 to support 10 athletes from Mexico, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines. This shortfall has lead to a heartfelt plea to the LGBT community at large to dig deep and contribute to this worthwhile cause.

Paul Oostenbrug, the co chair of the scholarship program said “Many of these athletes face challenges that most of us will never experience. “Where being openly gay or lesbian can risk life or limb, participating in the Gay Games may seem like a luxury. But the experience is extremely moving for them, and offers our scholarship athletes a chance to learn how the LGBT sports movement can be a vehicle for change in their own community. Without a full scholarship, participation would be impossible.

“We ask that everyone with the ability to donate make a contribution this holiday season,” said Oostenbrug. “$30 pays for one night’s housing. $250 covers one person’s participation fees, and $1,600 will fully sponsor one athlete.”


The money donated will go toward the financial support for the travel, housing, registration fees and a daily allowance for the week at the Games. For more information please visit http://www.gaygames.com/en/donate/.




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