Darwin has been selected as the city to host the 3rd Asia Pacific Outgames in May 2014. The decision was made tonight at the GLISA-AP Board Meeting. A delegation from GLISA-APvisited Darwin in April to view sporting and conference facilities and met with politicians, government officials, tourist operators and members of the local GLBT community. [...]
GLISA / FGG Agreement not reached
Montreal, The Boards of the Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association (GLISA) and the Federation of Gay Games met in Montreal on May 5 and 6, 2012 in an effort to come to an agreement on the creation of one quadrennial event (1QE) for 2018. After over two years of discussions and negotiations, both organizations [...]
worldOutgames Antwerp 2013 participates in DVV Antwerp 10 miles
On April 22 2012, worldOutgames Antwerp 2013 participated in the “DVV Antwerp 10 miles”, a popular local sports event attracting more than 25,000 runners and over 50,000 spectators. worldOutgames took part with more than 50 African LGBTQI asylum seekers who together created a lot of enthusiasm and a great atmosphere, while running the 5 km [...]
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Former Asia-Pacific Outgames Co-Chair helps promote World Outgames III
Loraine Little, former co-chair of the Melbourne Asia Pacific Outgames is Ambassador for Antwerp in her region. Loraine works hard to promote worldOutgames III where ever she can. Recently she held a presentation at the Glamourhead Sharks Annual Awards night – Melbourne’s LGBT swim club (and probably the largest in Australia). Loraine’s next major promo [...]
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GLISA and FGG in final discussions for 1QE
The Boards of the Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association (GLISA International) and the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) announce an important step towards the creation of a joint quadrennial Sport, Culture and Human Rights event (1QE) in 2018. To provide a strong basis for both organizations to work together, a face to face meeting [...]
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GLISA and Antwerp at EGLSF AGA in Split, Croatia
Last weekend, the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Association (EGLSF) held its annual general assembly (AGA) in Split (Croatia). The well attended event started off on Friday with an interesting conference themed: “Conference for more Inclusive, Diverse and Sustainable Sport”. Keynote speakers, panels and workshops were well attended. The outcomes of the conference will soon [...]
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GLISA congratulates new Asia Pacific Board
The board of GLISA International would like to congratulate the new GLISA Asia Pacific Board. The incoming Board is a mixture of new and old members; Frank Brady (Adelaide, Australia), Karen Moses (Wellington, New Zealand, based in Fiji), Kevin Haunui (Wellington New Zealand), and new members Ken Moala (Brisbane, Australia), Helen Stevens (Melbourne, Australia), Barry [...]
Danish Gay Rights Campaigner Dies
As the fight for gay marriage gets stronger all around the world, let’s pause to remember the first person in the world ever to have a gay relationship legally recognised: died this weekend aged 96 having survived his partner Egil for 16 years. It was in October 1989 that Denmark introduced same-sex “registered partnerships”, as [...]
OUTgames win Wellington’s supreme community award
The organisers behind the Outgames, which was the second-biggest international sporting event in Wellington this year, are the Supreme Winner of the 2011 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards, presented tonight at a ceremony hosted by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown in the Council Chamber, acknowledge the contribution of voluntary and non-profit organisations and their volunteers. [...]
Four new members elected to GLISA International Board
At the very well attended GLISA International Delegate Congress (held Saturday June 18), in total 4 new Board members were elected to join the Board for an initial period of 1 year. New Board members representing Continental Association Notrh America are Kevin Brauer (team Colorado) and Nelson Lee (LA Frontrunners). Kevin and Nelson will take [...]
