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The First Russian Open Games have been over just a month ago and were held in Moscow despite strong resistance of its authorities and soon in April and May queer citizens are welcome to join another two sports championships, organized by the Federation of LGBT Sports.
The "Rainbow Cup" (VK page in Russian, membership only >>) is scheduled to take place for the second time in Ekaterinburg. Arm wrestling, basketball, volleyball and mini-football competitions are to be held in that city on April 26.
The May Sports tournament (VK page in Russian >>) will take place for the third time in Saint-Petersburg on May 9-11 and every sports amateur is welcomed to join this event in badminton, street-ball, mini-football, volleyball and table tennis competitions.
All necessary information about these sports tournaments as well as application forms and regulations, are posted on its corresponding pages in social networks.
English translation presented by Yerdna Bananes
The May Sports tournament (VK page in Russian >>) will take place for the third time in Saint-Petersburg on May 9-11 and every sports amateur is welcomed to join this event in badminton, street-ball, mini-football, volleyball and table tennis competitions.
All necessary information about these sports tournaments as well as application forms and regulations, are posted on its corresponding pages in social networks.
English translation presented by Yerdna Bananes
Gay.Ru
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