Stichting Pride and Sports is committed to the visibility, acceptance, and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals in sports. “Being yourself in sports” requires a safe sporting environment and a positive sports culture for all athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics. Sports help in our personality formation and offer a powerful instrument for connecting with society.

Pride and Sports brings together a diverse network of partners using a ‘bottom-up’ approach. Our LGBTQ+ sports network in the Netherlands actively engages in conversations about local sports agreements and supports the creation of a more inclusive and safe sports environment.

Since 2017, Pride and Sports has been connecting numerous sports and athletes year-round, including during various Prides in the Netherlands. Through visibility and broadly sharing our message of equality, diversity, and inclusion, Pride and Sports also inspire mainstream sports to take action.

Through a wealth of (scientific) knowledge and personal stories related to LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, pride and Sports strive to make the broader sports climate in the Netherlands safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ athletes. Creating a safe(r) space is a TEAM effort!