Gay Polish football fans demand 'Rainbow Stand' away from other supporters for European Championships in 2012
Teczowa Trybuna 2012 say segregating fans in this way will stop possible aggression and prejudice from the traditionally heterosexual football crowds.
But other gay rights activists criticized the proposal today, saying separate seating would only single gay fans out and put them at even greater risk.
Segregation: The Polish national football team will play host to during the European Championships in 2012 with Ukraine. It's been suggested that gay fans should be given their own 'rainbow' stand in a bid to ward off harassment.
Teczowa Trybuna 2012, or Rainbow Stand 2012, calls itself the first-ever gay fan club for Poland's national team.
It says on its website that its members fear aggression from other fans and want to feel safe during the tournament which will be held in Poland and neighboring Ukraine.
One match venue, the city of Gdansk, rejected the group's call - saying it would only further stigmatize gays.
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