Queer Sports Leagues in Paris

Entre2Basket is a Paris-based LGBTQI+ sports association focused on basketball. It promotes inclusive basketball practices for players of all levels, without discrimination .

Paname Boxing Club is a Parisian boxing association founded in 2012, known as the first LGBT+ French boxing club. It is open to anyone (gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, straight) to train in French boxing without fear of discrimination .

Grimpe et Glisse is an LGBT+ association offering alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, ski touring, mountain hiking, climbing, mountaineering and canyoning. It is mixed and inclusive, open to LGBT+ people and allies .

Les Dérailleurs is a national LGBTQI+ cycling club from Paris, founded in 1995. It welcomes riders of all levels and orientations for mountain biking and road cycling recreational events. The club is now affiliated with the French touring cycling federation .

Golf Friendly is a French association that promotes amateur golf practice and organizes related events in France and abroad. It is affiliated to the French Golf Federation and aims to connect LGBT+ golf enthusiasts .

Kuroba Aïkido is the first LGBT-friendly Aïkido club in France, located in Paris. It provides Aïkido classes in a caring, inclusive environment, welcoming all participants regardless of gender or orientation .

Niji-Kan Karaté Do is an LGBTQIA+ friendly karate club in Paris, established in 1993. It offers complete karate instruction (kihon, kata, kumite) for practitioners of all levels in a respectful and inclusive atmosphere .

Galipettes is a Paris gymnastics association created to allow everyone to practice gymnastics in an inclusive environment. Founded to eliminate discrimination in gymnastics, it welcomes participants of all identities .

Laissez-nous Danser is an LGBT+-friendly Paris dance association focusing on partner dances and hip-hop. It provides a welcoming environment where everyone can learn and practice dance together, celebrating solidarity and inclusion (information from the association context).

Les Enrolleres is a Paris association for urban roller skating technique and training. Founded in 1998, it is the first LGBT+ roller club in Europe, affiliated to the LGBT sports federation and committed to fighting discrimination in sports .

Les Gaillards is an LGBT+ friendly Parisian rugby club. Founded over 20 years ago as the first inclusive rugby team in France, it welcomes men and women of all levels to share the values of the sport .

Front Runners de Paris is a long-established LGBTQIA+ running club (over 30 years) with more than 600 members. It offers year-round road and trail running training. The club defends LGBTQIA+ rights and provides a welcoming environment for runners of any gender or orientation .

FC Paris Arc-En-Ciel is the oldest LGBT+ football club in France (founded 1997), with a history of promoting tolerance, fair play, and fighting discrimination through soccer .

PanamPride Football Club is a Paris-based LGBT+ inclusive soccer club founded as PanamBoyz & Girlz United. It fields multiple teams in French leagues and international LGBT events, promoting diversity and fighting discrimination in football .

BK Paris Softball Club is a Paris-based softball club open to everyone (gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, trans, etc.) regardless of age or skill level. The association works for integration, visibility, tolerance and non-discrimination, promoting diversity in the sport .

Plongée Arc-en-Ciel is an LGBTQI+ scuba diving association in Paris. Established in 1999 and affiliated to the French diving federation (FFESSM), it brings together around 60 divers of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy diving without discrimination .

Lutèce Ultimate is an inclusive Paris-based club offering ultimate frisbee and disc golf. It welcomes beginners and experienced players to train together (Sunday evenings) in an open, friendly environment .

Volley-Vous+ is a Parisian volleyball association for women and gender minorities in the LGBTQIA+ community and their friends. It offers volleyball practice at an official women's net height for adult players of all levels, both for leisure and competition .

Paris Lutte is an LGBT+ friendly wrestling club in Paris, offering judo and wrestling training for leisure. It is open to beginners and experienced athletes, emphasizing learning and practice in a supportive, convivial setting .