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Winter LGBT sports festival in Saint Petersburg region collected athletes from 22 regions
3 Mar. 2015
The winter sports festival "Paint the winter in colors!" has gathered around 150 athletes from two dozens of Russia's regions. This was the festival's third occurrence. Security measures were raised this time, due to the threats to its organizers publicized in the social media.
The organizers united both the winter types of sports (skiing, relay race with elements of biathlon) and the summer ones (volleyball, european football, streetball, swimming, water polo). Besides competition, the participants were able to practice in figure skating, trampolining, and learn the basics of sports massage.
The authors were aiming to fill the competition with positive vibes and good spirit. Enthusiastic morning work-outs, friendly cheering at the competition, fun races on water and land, lively dancing party, entertainment program, table games - everyone was engaged at the festival!
At this year's event the Federation has also gathered representatives and chairmen of the regional units. They participated in the conference, dedicated to promotion of LGBT sports throughout the country.
Medals and certificates awarded, memorable gifts distributed, faded away the cheering noise... The organizers started preparations for the next sports games. It is announced that the SELiGeR festival is scheduled for 12-14 of June, and for September - the Moscow region sports festival "With sports united!", attributed to the 5th anniversary of the Federation.
The organizers united both the winter types of sports (skiing, relay race with elements of biathlon) and the summer ones (volleyball, european football, streetball, swimming, water polo). Besides competition, the participants were able to practice in figure skating, trampolining, and learn the basics of sports massage.
At this year's event the Federation has also gathered representatives and chairmen of the regional units. They participated in the conference, dedicated to promotion of LGBT sports throughout the country.
Medals and certificates awarded, memorable gifts distributed, faded away the cheering noise... The organizers started preparations for the next sports games. It is announced that the SELiGeR festival is scheduled for 12-14 of June, and for September - the Moscow region sports festival "With sports united!", attributed to the 5th anniversary of the Federation.
Gay.Ru
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