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UK LGBT EVENTS - Scotland's LGBTIQ+ Sports Festival 2025
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Scotland's LGBTIQ+ Sports Festival 2025

Scotland's LGBTIQ+ Sports Festival takes place from the 17th to the 30th June 2025. LEAP Sports Scotland aims to increase the visibility and participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people in Scottish sport. LEAP - Leadership, Equality and Active Participation - Sports Scotland is committed to breaking down social and personal barriers which discourage LGBTI people across the country from participating in Scottish sports. We work with sports groups and various community partners from all across Scotland to pursue our objectives. Your event could be a: - Sports taster session - Sports open day - Mini league/competition - Sports quiz - Discussion panel - Exercise class - Film night - Exhibition

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