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EuroGames Stockholm Football Results

EuroGames Stockholm – all results

EuroGames Stockholm – The Football Tournament – Fotos and Results

The The EuroGames Stockholm football tournament 2015 was truly a international tournament. 37 Teams, not only from Europe, but also from Australia and the USA came to Stockholm to participate in this fantastic tournament.

Ballaver Graz

  Ballaver Graz

Upaper Italy

Upaper Italy

The organization was simply perfect: transportation logistics mapped and signs posted between the metro-stop and football venue made it easy to find your way.

But let’s start with the EuroGames Stockholm Opening Ceremony which corralled each country EuroGames Stockholm openingalong historic pedestrian streets before marching the over 5000 participants from 71 countries  before hundreds of applauding friends, family and Swedes to the tech savvy performance stage.

There was a clear focus on the power of sport on culture and human rights. The positive nature of the event inspired the teams to strive for more than just wins, but equality around the world. 

Organizers of these events went to great lengths to create a magical experience for each player and team who were grateful for the many thankless hours that volunteers worked.

A big applause for Niklas, Lynn and their team of  volunteers was their reward.

EuroGames Stockholm - The Football Tournament - Fotos and Results The The EuroGames Stockholm football competition 2015 was truly a international tournament. 37 Teams, not only from Europe, but also from Australia and the USA came to Stockholm to participate in this fantastic tournament. The organization was simply perfect: transportation logistics mapped and signs posted between the metro-stop and football venue made it easy to find your way. But let’s start with the EuroGames Stockholm Opening Ceremony which corralled each country along historic pedestrian streets before marching the over 5000 participants from 71 countries before hundreds of applauding friends, family and Swedes to the tech savvy performance stage. There was a clear focus on the power of sport on culture and human rights. The positive nature of the event inspired the teams to strive for more than just wins, but equality around the world.   Organizers of these events went to great lengths to create a magical experience for each player and team who were grateful for the many thankless hours that volunteers worked. A big applause for Niklas, Lynn and their team of volunteers was their reward. But not only the organization of the tournament was excellent - Michael, the referee director and the Refex referee panel did an excellent job too. Many teams are so impressed with the hard work and success of the Stockholm Eurogames, that they are already considering the Helsinki Eurogames in 2016. And who were the winners? The „De Pata Negra“ from Spain won the women’s tournament by beating „Hopelessly Devoted Berlin“ 1-0 in the final; the winners in the men’s 11vs11 competition were London Stonewall Lions who defeated Village Manchester 2-1. All results are online here: WOMEN ; MENBut not only the organization of the tournament was excellent – Michael, the referee director and the Refex referee panel did an excellent job too.

Many teams are so impressed with the hard work and success of the Stockholm Eurogames, that they are already considering the Helsinki Eurogames in 2016.

And who were the winners?

The „De Pata Negra“ from Spain won the women’s tournament by beating „Hopelessly Devoted Berlin“ 1-0 in the final; the winners in the men’s 11vs11 competition were London Stonewall Lions who defeated Village Manchester 2-1.

All results are online here: WOMEN ; MEN

Nothing left to say but “Tack så mycket Stockholm” !


EuroGames Stockholm - size matters

Size Matters

The final countdown is on – just a few more days and the 15th edition of EGLSF’s Eurogames will begin in Stockholm/Sweden.

Though people usually do not agree that size matters – and I am not sure if these people are really serious on that or if they are simply hypocritical – this time I am convinced that size matters:
More than 5.000 from 71 countries will participate in this year’s EuroGames; 27 different sports will be offered at 19 different venues.
37 football (soccer) teams; men and women will play 7 vs. 7 and 11 vs. 11.

 

Gay Soccer Player Thomas Hitzlsperger

Thomas Hitzlsperger (here with EGLSF Co-President Klaus Heusslein and former Co-President Lou Manders

Thomas Hitzlsperger (former German National player) and EuroGames Ambassador said:

It’s a great honor for me to be an Ambassador for EuroGames Stockholm 2015 and all that EuroGames stands for is close to my heart.

To practice your sport without being subjected to sexism, homophobia or racism is to me a basic human right.
For me, sports similar to solidarity and EuroGames is a great platform where we all are welcome to practice our sport and can feel welcome and comfortable regardless of gender, sexuality or background.
All information on the 2015 Eurogames can be found at 
www.eurogamesstockholm.com
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„FlamingStar“ Campaign by Eurogames Stockholm

Join the „FlamingStar“ Campaign by Eurogames Stockholm

„FlamingStar“ Campaign by Eurogames Stockholm

EuroGames Stockholm has successfully launched its #FlamingStar Twitter Campaign.
Everybody should join this fantastic awareness raising campaign to show his/her support for diversity in sport.

EuroGames Stockholm wants to tackle discrimination in the world of sports.
The #FlamingStar is a symbol for that struggle. Everyone is welcome to hold the #FlamingStar, no matter who you are or what you believe in.

By carrying the #FlamingStar you’ll take action against discrimination in sports.

„EuroGames Stockholm’s main goal is to work for equality regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or sexual orientation within sports, culture and politics.
“The campaign is an initiative to raise awareness around these issues and EuroGames Stockholm that is held between August 5th – 9th“, says Jakob Jansson, President of EuroGames Stockholm.

How it works:
Join the „FlamingStar“ Campaign by Eurogames StockholmYou’ll get in line for the #FlamingStar by signing up at http://flamingstar.eurogamesstockholm.com
When you are about to receive the #FlamingStar you’ll get a direct tweet on Twitter, letting you know that you’re about to get your 15 exclusive minutes with the #FlamingStar.
During that time you can choose to take a “Flamie” (a picture of you with the symbol) or to place the „EuroGames Flame“ into an existing picture which you can then upload to the campaign website.
Then pass it on to a friend or to the next person in line. The goal is to make the #FlamingStar symbol pass through as many hands – and Twitter accounts – as possible all over the world.

Who’s already in line:
The following personalities have already joined the movement: Sweden’s Minister for Health Care, Public Health and Sport Gabriel Wikström, Swedish National Football Team Player Nilla Fischer, former professional football player Victoria Sandell Svensson, German football star Thomas Hitzlsperger, Swedish Football Player Anton Hysen, and of course the
LGBT-Football Calendar.

The campaign #FlamingStar was developed by the advertising agency M&C Saatchi Stockholm and digital agency Sticky Beat. Markus Nyström, founder of Digital Illusions and world famous 3D artist, designed the exclusive #FlamingStar symbol, which also is the official logo of EuroGames Stockholm.

The use of the logo in social media symbolises the stance for everyone’s right to pursue sports regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
So please hurry up! Take NOW action against discrimination in sports.

Carry the #FlamingStar #eurogamessthlm http://bit.ly/1M4ew0m

The #FlamingStar is created for equality in sports by EuroGames Stockholm 2015 – the largest pro LGBTQ event of 2015.

Engage in 30 sports, explore cultural exhibitions and take part in conversations about sport and LGBTQ. Empower yourself in this gigantic manifest for equal rights within sports, culture and politics!

EuroGames Stockholm 2015 takes place on the 5th – 9th of August in Stockholm and will attract over 5.000 participants and thousands of visitors.

Please do also follow @eurogamessthlm on Twitter and search for the hashtag #eurogamessthlm to get information on this unique event in real time.

 


LGBT Football - FARE Event Grants

2015 Football People Event Grants launched – Fare network

2015 Football People Event Grants launched 22 June 2015 For the third consecutive year,the Fare Event Grants will boost national and international scale events and interventions during the Football People action weeks to address social inclusion and anti-discrimination within football. A pool of €20,000 has been made available to fund events that will become the highlights of the two-week period in October and have the potential to generate a positive long-term impact. The Event Grants scheme is open to all European formal and informal groups that have the capacity to organise interventions of this kind at national or international level. The proposed events must be implemented during the Football People action weeks between 08 – 22 October 2015, have a connection to football and address one or more of these topics: inclusion of ethnic minorities, asylum seekers and migrants, breaking the glass ceilings, gender issues, homo/trans/bi-phobia, LGBT and human rights, disability, empowerment, capacity building, monitoring incidents, institutional discrimination or exclusion.

Source: 2015 Football People Event Grants launched – Fare network

Countdown for EuroGames Stockholm

The EuroGames Stockholm are coming closer, more and more teams are singing up for this great tournament – if you are planning on coming to Stockholm, please hurry up!
The Registration will close on May 31th (or earlier if the maximum number of teams has been reached earlier).

Don’t wait any longer:
The Countdown for EuroGames Stockholm is running !

Register HERE for EuroGames Stockholm !


GLISA and FGG announce Joint Memo of Understanding

GLISA and FGG announce Joint Memo of Understanding

GLISA and FGG announce Joint Memo of Understanding by Martin Christensen on MAY 19, 2015 in UNCATEGORIZED Development and production to begin for One World Event in 2022 The Boards of the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) and the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Organization (GLISA) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development and production of One World Event to be held in 2022.

Source: GLISA and FGG announce Joint Memo of Understanding – GLISA

Out On The Fields survey results published

Out On The Fields survey results published

Out on the Fields is the largest and the first international study on homophobia in sport. Nearly 9500 people took part, primarily from English speaking countries. Participants included around 25% heterosexual men and women. Data collection, analysis and the final results were reviewed by a panel of seven academic experts on homophobia in sport from six universities in four countries. The research itself was conducted by global sports market research firm, Repucom. It was commissioned by the Bingham Cup Sydney 2014 (the world cup of gay rugby) in partnership with a coalition of LGBTI and mainstream sporting organisations including the Federation of Gay Games.

Source: Out On The Fields

dotgay: Your Social Chatter is Needed .. Can You Help?

Your Social Chatter is Needed

Your Social Chatter is Needed .. Can You Help?

As we have previously shared with all of dotgay endorsers, dotgay is currently under review by a new CPE panel to determine if the gay community should have the right to operate the new .GAY. A decision will hopefully arrive this summer and we will certainly keep you posted on any progress made.

As we learned through previous efforts to be granted a new CPE, it is the voice of the community that creates the most impact at ICANN. When our community is realized as more than just a company applying for .GAY it generates a much clearer message to ICANN that the gay community is watching and that we will hold ICANN accountable for their decision. Now is the time to once again elevate our voices through social media to remind ICANN that we are still here.

Our ask of each supporter is to simply post some simple messages on your social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others. Below are some simple suggestions that you are welcome to personalize, but they only have power if they are shared with the Internet universe on social media. This is one very simple way to show your support and we appreciate you taking a moment from your busy schedules to assist.

Shortly we will share more details about a new selfie campaign that has also launched. Please join us in that effort if you can as well. The louder we are, the less likely we are to be overlooked as a community.

Thanks so much for your ongoing support.


Simple messages to copy & paste into your social media outlets:

Do the right thing #ICANN @TheEIU and say #Yes2dotgay

Our community has spoken #ICANN @TheEIU – It’s time to say #Yes2dotgay

Let us build a #gay-friendly .GAY on the Internet #ICANN @TheEIU #Yes2dotgay

If #ICANN is serving public interest they should be listening to the LGBTQIA engaged in efforts for a community .GAY #Yes2dotgay @TheEIU

FvH IDAHOT Small Grants 2015

FvH IDAHOT Small Grants 2015

10 grants available worth 400 Euros each

FvH IDAHOT Small Grants 2015Football v Homophobia and the Fare Network are providing a small grants programme for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT).

The small grants are for grass roots clubs, fans’ groups and organisations wishing to undertake actions to tackle discrimination against LGBT people in football on or around 17 May 2015.

Small grants of €400 are available and can be applied for by any organisation anywhere in the world, by completing the online application below.

Ten grants will be made available in total for actions which further the aims of Football v Homophobia, namely to:

– Make existing football structures safe, welcoming and inclusive for LGBT people
– Create opportunities for LGBT people to engage with football
– Improve representation of LGBT people throughout football

To find out more about the grant scheme and apply for a grant please visit FvH IDAHOT Small Grants 2015 | Football v Homophobia.

Annual LGBT Community Survey 2015

Annual LGBT Community Survey 2015

The LGBT Football Network supports the Annual LGBT Community Survey 2015.

Please take part in CMI’s Annual LGBT Community Survey 2015.
Participation in this survey gives important feedback to our LGBT community media and organizations, and provides valid data to companies interested in serving the LGBT community, sponsoring our charities, and supporting their LGBT employees.
The CMI LGBT Community Surveys have had as many as 45,000 participants from 150 countries!
Everyone who completes this survey by May 31st, 2015 may enter into a drawing to win one of ten US $100 cash prizes (or you may elect to have the prize donated to a charity of your choice). The survey should take 10 to 12 minutes to complete.
CMI respects your privacy! Community Marketing & Insights is an independent LGBT owned and operated research company, founded in 1992, based in San Francisco.
CMI will never use the research panel for marketing purposes, and CMI will never sell or rent the research database.
You will not be added to our research panel without your express permission.
And don’t forget to forward www.LGBTSurvey.com to your LGBT friends, and post to your Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts!

 

We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to be counted.

Thank you very much!

The survey is available in ENGLISH and SPANISH.