Monthly Archives: May 2010
Pride march and public recognition
I was wondering what it feels like to be a part of the pride march that took place at the very last day of the World Outgames week. I was watching it and enjoying it, still surprised and amazed of … Continue reading
Homophobia, taboo and discrimination
As you may know, there were a few incidents of hate crimes during the Would Outgames week in Copenhagen. I do not know the reasons for these acts and I am sad that it happened when we were supposed to … Continue reading
Cross pollination
I discovered during the Outgames week that there were cases of cross pollination in the sports events. A friend of mine told me about the figureskating and the country western partcipants, and how both groups got inspired to watch and … Continue reading
Getting to Outgames
I have talked to many of you about your way to Copenhagen last summer. You all have very different stories and I find them most interesting because they tell me what a diversity of people we have gathered from all … Continue reading
Opening Ceremony
I have a feeling that of all the people, that were present at the opening ceremony at City Hall Square in Copenhagen in July last summer, have their own personal experience of the show. The different performances from entry and … Continue reading
Thesis about World Outgames
I am a student in Humanistic and Social Sports Science at Copenhagen University. I am working on my final thesis about World Outgames in Copenhagen. I would love to get some of the participants comments and responses to my blog … Continue reading