Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
About Ligay
Ligay is an amateur football league for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people in Brazil.
The league was founded in 2016 by a group of LGBTQ+ football players who wanted to create a safe and inclusive space to play the sport they love.
Ligay has grown rapidly since its inception, and now has teams from all over Brazil. The league also organizes annual tournaments and events.
Ligay is more than just a football league. It is a community of LGBTQ+ people who are passionate about football and about creating a more inclusive world.
History
Ligay was founded in 2016 by a group of LGBTQ+ football players in São Paulo, Brazil. The league was originally called the LiGay Nacional de Futebol, but it was renamed Ligay in 2018.
The first Ligay tournament was held in 2017, and it was a huge success. The tournament attracted teams from all over Brazil, and it helped to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community in Brazilian football.
Ligay has continued to grow in popularity since its inception. In 2022, the league had over 50 teams participating in its tournaments.
ImpactLigay has had a significant impact on the LGBTQ+ community in Brazil. The league has provided a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people to play football, and it has helped to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community in Brazilian football.
Ligay has also been a source of inspiration for other LGBTQ+ football leagues around the world. In recent years, there have been several new LGBTQ+ football leagues founded in other countries, inspired by the success of Ligay.
