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Copenhagen 2021: LISTINGS – EUROGAMES

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Sports Leader Conference
Aug 16-17; 08:00-21:30, 07:30-17:00; Copenhagen Conference Center, DGI Byen, Cph V; free registration at copenhagen2021.com
The Sports Leader Conference is a conglomerate of panel discussions, workshops, speeches and interviews aiming to make sports a more LGBTI+ inclusive place. 

Chess
Aug 20, Kulturhuset Island Brygge, Islands Brygge 18, Cph V;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Get your tickets on the Copenhagen 2021 webpage to join in on a chess match along with 99 expected participants in the culture house located in central Copenhagen. 

Badminton
Aug 18-20; Grondal Multicenter, Hvidkildevej 64, Cph N; participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
The Grøndal Multicenter is hosting a badminton tournament featuring all gender-identifying and non-binary athletes. Open to every level, register on the webpage of Copenhagen 2021.

Ballroom Dancing
Aug 17-20; Hal C, Arsenalvej 6, Cph K; participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; plus supplementary sports fee: 15 euros; copenhagen2021.com
About 3 kms from the City Hall Square, there will be people of all genders and non-binary groups dancing at A to D levels in the disciplines of Standard, Latin, 10- dance, Show- and Handi-dance.

Beach Volley
Aug 19-20; Hafnia Hallen, Julius Andersens Vej 6, Cph SV;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
EuroGames expects about 100 participants to join the rousing matches at Hafnia Hallen.

Bowling
Aug 20; Grøndal Multicenter, Hvidkildevej 64, Cph N;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Compete at an either recreational or competitive level and show off your best bowling-tricks at Grøndal Multicenter. It’s also on you whether you want to take part as a duo, single or in teams.

Swimming
Aug 18-20; Bellahøj Aqua Arena Bellahøjvej 1-3, Cph NV;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Either take your friends with you and show off your freestyle performance, or dive in on your own. 

Tennis
Aug 17-20; Per Henrik Lings Allé 10, Cph NV;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
On levels A, B, C and D you are invited to show off your best tricks at the Old Tennis Complex, which has nine courts. 

Dodgeball
Aug 19-20; Østerbro Stadion, Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 7, Cph N;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Euro Games is hosting a Dodgeball Tournament in Østerbro Stadion where everybody gets the chance to try out this emerging sport. 

Field Hockey
Aug 17-20; Valby Sportspark, Julius Andersens Vej 1, Cph SV;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Don’t be confused by the name, as the addition of ‘field’ merely warns Scandinavians not to reach for their skates. Register via the webpage.

Figure Skating
Aug 18-19; Malmö Icestadion, Eric Pärssons Väg;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Our much-appreciated neighbour Malmö is hosting everybody’s favourite sport to watch at the Olympics: figure skating. 

Floorball
Aug 19-20; Valby Sportspark, Julius Andersens Vej 1, Cph SV;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Floorball (aka unihockey) is a fun way to get to know other people. And under the umbrella of Copenhagen2021 it’s probably even more exciting. 

Football
Aug 18-20; Valby Sportspark, Julius Andersens Vej 1, Cph SV;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Luckily, Valby Sportspark is big enough to host several events at the same time. That’s especially good for two reasons: a) you mustn’t worry about not being able to keep a registration-friendly distance and b) sports in the midst of nature is always double-fun.

5/10 km runs
Aug 19; Gefionspringvandet, Churchillparken, Cph K;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
For those who are up for a lighter jog around the city, EuroGames is hosting 5 and 10 km runs. 

Squash
Aug 19-20; Grøndal Multicenter Hvidkildevej 64, Cph N;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Get your rackets ready and come to Grøndal Multicenter, if you feel like playing some squash.

Artistic Swimming
Augu 19-20; Øbro Hallen, Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 3, Cph N; participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Take a chance and dive into not-so calm waters in Øbro Hallen during EuroGames. Participants must not necessarily have a professional background, as all levels are allowed to take part in this inclusive event. 

Golf
Aug 19-20; Royal Golf Center, Center Boulevard, Amager Vest;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros, plus supplementary fee of 75 euros; copenhagen2021.com
What’s not to like about stepping onto the fairways to play some holes in a LGBTI+ inclusive event? Nothing really.

Half Marathon
Aug 20; start at Amager Beach Park, Amager Strand Promenaden 1, Cph S;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
If you’ve been around Copenhagen you might have wondered why all those sporty Danes are jogging. Well, some might say it’s due to their awareness of a healthy lifestyle. We’d say they are gearing up for this year’s half-marathon.

Handball
Aug 19-20; Bellahøj Hallerne, Bellahøjvej 1-3; Cph NV; participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Enjoy a laid-back handball game in the Bellahøj Hallerne sports centre. 

Track and Field
Aug 19; Østerbro Stadion, Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 7, Cph N;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
Are you already missing the Olympic spirit? Well, pretty much every Olympic discipline will be featured except the 5/10 km runs. 

Triathlon
Aug 20; Amager Beach Park, Amager Strand Promenaden 1, Cph S;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros, plus 20 euro supplementary fee; copenhagen2021.com
Speaking of the Olympic spirit, we have another event up our sleeves: all three disciplines will be carried out over the Olympic distances.

Volleyball
Aug 18-20; Valby Sportsparken, Sundby Hallen Englandsvej 61, Cph S;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
The crowd is going to be huge for this one: around 400 participants are expected to take part in the tournament. So stretch your legs and arms, practise your hand-eye co-ordination and be sure to purchase your ticket via the website.

Water Polo
Aug 17-20; Bellahøj Aqua Arena Bellahøjvej 1-3, Cph NV;  participation fee for EGLSF-Members: 90 euros, others: 120 euros; copenhagen2021.com
No matter whether your approach is of a competitive or recreational origin, get your tickets on the website of Copenhagen 2021 and dive in.

All listings sourced from Copenhagen2021.com

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