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The EuroGames are an
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multi-sport event in Europe, licensed by the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation to a local city host each year and organised (most often) by one or more of the federation's member clubs. Similar to the
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, EuroGames are a sports-for-all event, open for participation irrespective of sex, age, sexual identity or physical ability. It ranges in scale from 1,5 to cca 4 thousand or even more participants, most often with extra Outreach support subsidies for less privileged participants.


Scheduling

The EuroGames is most often a weekend event with opening ceremonies, some of the sport, social and cultural activities (as side program) also happening on the days before.


History


See also

* Europride *
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Federation of Gay Games The Gay Games is a worldwide sport and cultural event that promotes acceptance of sexual diversity, featuring lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) athletes, artists and other individuals. Founded as the Gay Olympics, it was star ...
* Principle 6 campaign *
World Outgames The World Outgames were a sporting and cultural event hosted by the gay community. The Outgames were open to all who wish to participate, without regard to sexual orientation. There were no qualifying standards, although competitions were arranged a ...
/ Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association *
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References


External links

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European Gay And Lesbian Sport Federation

Archive of QueerSport.org - first European Gay And Lesbian Sports Guide
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