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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Local TV news on Gay Games 9 and efforts to promote Cleveland as a gay-friendly destination

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KZN LGBT Recreation races in the morning, protests in the afternoon

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A report from Hlengiwe Buthelezi of FGG member organization KZN LGBT recreation: This was a fun and eventful weekend for KwaZulu Nata...

En francais / Out Brazilian handballer patron of TIP before heading to London Olympics

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In an interview with Tetue.com, Brazilian handball player Mayssa Pessoa talks about how she came to be a patron of the TIP Paris Internati...

A 2010 profile of Rob Smitherman, sports director for Gay Games 9

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Back in 2012, the Windy City Times did a great profile of Rob Smitherman, a sports manager for Gay Games VII in Chicago and for Gay Games V...

Jacques Rogge rejects latest scheme to allow Saudi Arabia to exclude women from sport

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Dalma Malhas, an Saudi equestrian athlete who competed 2010 Youth Olympics in a private capacity.   Let us note that in the best of cas...

At the FGG/Gay Games 9 table

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The FGG is pleased to be the guest of the TIP Paris International Tournament to promote Gay Games 9 and the opening of registration. O...

"Against the Rules" at TIP Paris International Tournament

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EGLSF's "Against the Rules" exhibition is a highlight of the sports village at the TIP.

TIP Paris International Tournament accreditation party

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Friday 25 May 2012, the TIP Paris International Tournament opened at the sports village hosted by the 4th Arrondissement at the Espace des ...
Friday, May 25, 2012

Out WNBA player to play on US Olympic team

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From the Advocate (h/t Outsports): Minnesota lynx basketball star Seimone Augustus is, by all means, a homebody, but something told her...

21 September 2012 / Auf Deutsch / First women's football tournament in Vienna

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99 (English below) Einladung Frauen*fußball-Turnier in Wien Kommt zur 1. Internationalen Queer-Feministischen FußBALLade im September 2...

Gay Games 9 in TIP program

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The FGG and Gay Games 9 thank the FSGL and the TIP Paris International Tournament for offering space in the official tournament program. Com...

Reykjavík will be awash with boys and girls in swimwear as the 2012 IGLA championship hits town

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From GayStarNews : Reykjavík in Iceland is gearing up for the 2012 International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA) championship from 29 Ma...

MMA fighter says being open about her bisexuality is part of the sport

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An extract from a Sports Illustrated profile of mixed martial arts fighter Jessica Aguilar:   In six years, Aguilar has found her iden...

Best wishes to Elton John

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The FGG extends its wishes for a speedy recovery to Gay Games Ambassador Sir Elton John. Story HERE.

26 May 2012 / En français / L'image à l'honneur au village du sport du Tournoi international de Paris

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L'image est à l'honneur au village du sport du Tournoi international de Paris qui commence aujourd'hui. Des expos photos, un...
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Award-winning travel writer's Cleveland writing

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Christine Tibbetts has written several pieces about travel to Cleveland. Here are a few extracts: Cleveland, Ohio: Circles of friendly e...

A sports camp to teach boys not to be gay. Huh?

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A fascinating article about yet another Christian attack on homosexuals, this time young (maybe) gay men. The article features comments fr...

28 May 2012 / SF Giants LGBT night to benefit FGG and local organizations

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From Roger Brigham's Jock Talk column in the Bay Area Reporter: All 1,000 special LGBT Night tickets were sold out two weeks ago acco...

25 May 2012 / FGG at the sports village of the Paris International Tournament

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The FGG is pleased to be the guest of the TIP Paris International Tournament, and looks forward to seeing you at the sports village.  Find ...

25 May 2012 / En français / Le TIP c'est à partir de demain, et la FGG vous attend au village du sport !

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La FGG est heureuse d'être invitée au Tournoi international de Paris, et vous attend au village du sport, dont vous trouverez le progr...

Local news looks at out high school athletes

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A TV report featuring author and coach Dan Woog.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

En français / The "sexiest footballer in France" is the cover story for gay magazine Têtu

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Top French footballer Olivier Giroud was chosen as the sexiest player in French Ligue 1.  He's now the cover story for the next issu...

NHL players Jordan Eberle and Brian Elliott say "You Can Play"

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From You Can Play : NHL All-Stars Jordan Eberle of the Edmonton Oilers and Brian Elliott of the St. Louis Blues team up for respect for ...

Petition calls on Euro 2012 football players to show solidarity with LGBT people in Ukraine

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A petition has been launched to ask football teams participating in the Euro 2012 championship to show solidarity with LGBT people in the ...

Statement from the Federation of Gay Games on 2018 event

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In the last few days, the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) has heard from several parties about the cessation of discussions for a single globa...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Mark Stephens: "Let's make LGBT rights the centrepiece of London 2012"

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In the Guardian , Mark Stephens calls for action from the IOC on LGBT visibility and protection at the Olympics. Here is hs conclusion: ...

Ljubljana tournament a success for Football for Equality

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From the announcement of the event: Nogometna Družina Je Zakon! – Football Family Rules! The tournament organised by SPOLINT will be h...
Monday, May 21, 2012

Patrick Burke tells closeted athletes to trust their teammates

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On the Our Group blog , Patrick Burke shares his insights after two years of advocacy as an ally: In the two years that I have been doi...

Student athlete one of The Advocates "40 under 40"

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Along with Gay Games Ambassador Brian Sims, another sportsperson is among The Advocate 's "40 under 40": Galen Dodd • 15 ...