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gaypedia,com, the online travel information and community for gays and lesbians, announces today it is proud to sponsor German handball team HC Wemelskirchen.

The 14-strong male team now flamboyantly display the gaypedia logo on the back of their kit shorts. WC Wemelskirchen, led by Daniel Dorrenbach, is based in Wemelskirchen, Germany. Players undergo three intense training sessions a week, as well as a weekly league game where they currently sit in eighth position.

“When we approached gaypedia about sponsoring our shorts we were sure they would say no as we are not a gay team,” said Daniel. “However when they said yes, we knew immediately the most appropriate place to position the logo. We hope that this helps build the profile of handball and more gay and lesbian people get involved in the sport – and feel comfortable to join a team that isn’t specifically gay.”

Ryan Haynes, marketing manager of gaypedia said: “We are delighted to support HC Wemelskirchen, and the team’s choice to partner with a business for gays and lesbians demonstrates that gay organisations and services can be accepted and appreciated by everyone. The inclusion of the gaypedia logo on the back of the players’ shorts is a cheeky and irreverent way to demonstrate our new partnership. Handball is a great sport and we advocate that everyone – gay, lesbian or straight – can benefit from getting active and getting fit.”

gaypedia predominantly focuses on travel providing a central database of destinations, venues, hotels and events so that you can enjoy your freedom as a gay person whenever and wherever travelling the world.

The site has been designed to offer the gay community a central encyclopaedia where information can be added and updated by members. This means everyone part of the community can be informed of events and new venues as and when they appear. gaypedia also allows members to review and provide feedback on the information listed to give further insight for people looking at travelling the globe.