We are happy and pleased to hear that the Dutch Minister of Sports, Mrs. Edith Schippers, has accepted the invitation to attend the Russian Open Games! This great achievement has been reached with help and mediation of Lou Manders, Boardmembers of the John Blankenstein Foundation, and Tamara Tien, Boardmember of Gay Union Through Sports (GUTS) and European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF). We specifically want to thank Mrs. Edith Schippers for her correct decision and as well Lou Manders and Tamara Tien for their very much apreciated support!