Antwerp, Belgium 28 February 2013 – Miami Beach, Florida, will host the 2017 World Outgames, an international sporting event that is organized to help advance gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender human rights around the world. The decision was taken by a committee in the presence of mayors from both finalist cities, including Mrs. Matti Bower, [...]
Miami Beach / Miami wins 2017 worldOutgames
Antwerp, Belgium 28 February 2013 – Miami Beach, Florida, will host the 2017 World Outgames, ...
Registration for members eligible to vote ends 15 February – see the bids here
GLISA is proud to publish the bids to host the 4th worldOutgames by both Miami Beach and Reykjavík. Download them here! ==> Miami and Miami Beach and Reykjavik All GLISA members from around the world are invited to register to vote to choose whether Miami Beach or Reykjavík will be the host of the [...]
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Miami Beach and Reykjavik compete to host the 2017 worldOutgames
The Gay & Lesbian International Sport Association announces shortlist of bidders for fourth edition of worldOutgames The Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association (GLISA) said today that Miami Beach, Florida, and Reykjavík, Iceland have been shortlisted to host the fourth edition of the worldOutgames in 2017. GLISA co-president Daniel Vaudrin made the announcement during a press conference for [...]
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5 Cities Intend on Bidding for 2017 worldOutgames
The Gay & Lesbian International Sport Association announces bidding cities for the 4th worldOutgames to be held in 2017 Toronto, September 19, 2012 – The Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association is proud to announce that letters of intent to bid to host the 4th worldOutgames in 2017 have been received from: Denver – Miami Beach [...]
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GLISA family response to the Russian Ban of the Sochi Pride House
In a Spirit of Friendship, Solidarity and Fair Play Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association (GLISA) family response to Russian Ban of the Sochi Pride House More multilingual versions available soon Español The International Olympic Committee (IOC) cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the recent Russian decision to ban a Pride House at [...]
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GLISA International Sponsors Pride House during the London Olympic Games
For immediate release Toronto, August 2, 2012 The Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association is proud to be a sponsor of Pride House 2012, which opens on Friday August 3 at CA House, Limehouse Basin, in the East End of London. Pride House is an initiative of Pride Sports UK and is supported by a [...]
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Our very own Mark Tewksbury, Interviewed as Chef de Mission
Mark Tewksbury was interviewed by Heather Hiscox, from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, talking about his role as Chef de Mission for the Canadian Olympic Team .
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Questions to Mark Tewksbury, Chef de Mission of Canadian Olympic team
Translated from the original French article by kind permission of Yves Lafontaine, fugues.com Article en français disponible ici Former swimmer Mark Tewksbury, 42, has been appointed Chef de Mission for Canada at the Olympic Games 2012. The gold medal winner in the 100 metres backstroke at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, Mark came out in [...]
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Exhibition on out student athletes added to programme of Pride House 2012
London, 20 July 2012 Exhibition on out student athletes added to programme of Pride House 2012 Expanded electronic version of ‘Fearless’ will make its European debut Pride House 2012 is pleased to announce the addition of a new exhibition to its programme of events for the Olympics. In addition to the already-announced exhibition ‘Against the [...]
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GLISA Releases Request for Proposal for worldOutgames 2017
Toronto, July 17, 2012, UPDATED: August 13, 2012 Following requests and comments from a number of organisations, the Gay & Lesbian International Sport Association is adjusting the timetable for submission of Letters of Intent for the 2017 worldOutgames. August is a period of the year in many parts of the world means that key [...]
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