BuNT – Bundesnetzwerktagung des queeren Sports in Cologne, 31.10.-6.11.22

Under the motto "We are here! For increased acceptance of sexual and gender diversity in sport", the 5th Federal Network Conference of Queer Sport will take place in Cologne from 31 October to 6 November. We are participating with a workshop as part of the SGS project (Sport for all Genders and Sexualities). 

Despite the increased awareness of the topic in the (sports) media and politics, organised sport still has a long way to go to ensure the fair participation of all genders and gender identities and the dismantling of homophobic and sexist discrimination in sport. Above all, it is about structures, regulations and values that should make popular and competitive sport more inclusive.

The 5th BundesNetzwerkTagung des queeren Sports (BuNT) (Federal Network Conference on Queer Sport) therefore offers an important platform to deal with queer issues, participation and equal opportunities in sport. A mix of digital, hybrid and on-site events at the German Sport University in Cologne (NRW) promises a diverse programme for all interested parties.

Participation in the BuNT is worthwhile, regardless of whether you are a trainer, club or association representative, politician, scientist or interest group, whether you are new to the topic or experienced in terms of subject matter and content: From low-threshold digital events (31 October to 3 November) with general information on the topic to the expert conference (4-6 November) with conceptual workshops or content-related exchange rounds.

It starts digitally on 31 October (Monday) with a talk round about personal experiences of people from sport and a lecture by Dr. Karolin Heckemeyer with the focus "We are there! Gender diversity in sport - a historical perspective". The face-to-face event at the German Sport University Cologne will start on 4 November (Friday) with a hybrid panel discussion on the responsibility for queer issues in sport. Participants will include Sven Lehmann (Queer Representative of the Federal Government) and Prof. Dr. Thomas Abel (Prorector of the German Sport University Cologne). The event will be moderated by Max Appenroth and Lisa Steffny, with Josefine Paul, North Rhine-Westphalian Minister for Children, Youth, Family, Equality, Refugees and Integration, giving the welcome address.

Information: Programme and registration