The Federation of Gay Games Changing the World for 32 years

32 Years of Gay Games History

For much more detail, visit gaygames.org

TRIUMPH IN '86

GAY GAMESI

1982

San Francisco

Challenge

No one involved with the first Gay Games knew quite what to expect beforehand,

but the opening ceremony at Kezar Stadi um proved to be one of the most uplifting events in LGBT history. That day marked the beginning of a week of spirited competition in 17 sports by 1,350 athletes from 12 countries. Lives were changed, and it was clear the Gay Games would be held again

GAY GAMES V

1998

Amsterdam Friendship

The Netherlands welcomed participants to the first Gay Games in Europe like no other host the yellow flags with the Gay Games V tulip-and-triangle logo were everywhere. More than 13,000 participants took part in 33 sports and a large cultural festival-900 singers were in the choral program alone. Women made up 42% of all participants, the first time that had happened since Gay Games I.

GAY GAMES II

GAY GAMES II 1986

San Francisco Triumph

Opening and closing ceremonies were again held at Kezar Stadium. A program of cultural events was added to further include people from all walks of life and interests. The event attracted 3,500 artists

& athletes from 17 countries participating in 21 sports and cultural events.

GAY GAMES VI

2002

SPORT & CULTURAL FESTIVAL SYDNEY

GAY GAMES VI

2002

Sydney

Under New Skies

In the new millennium, the Gay Games visited the Southern Hemisphere. More than 11,000 athletes and cultural participants converged "Under New Skies" from 70 countries, with the Sydney 2002 hosts making special outreach efforts to the Asia/Pacific region. Many events used venues from the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, making these Games all the more memorable.

GAY GAMES III 1990

Vancouver

Celebration

The third Gay Games were the first to take place outside the USA. The event was the first to see Masters world records broken (in swimming). 7,300 athletes from 27 countries participated in 27 sports, joined by 1,500 cultural participants. Taking place at the height of the AIDS crisis, the Gay Games doubled in size again and continued to serve as an inspiration.

**VII** GAY GAMES

CHICAGO 2006

GAY GAMES VII

2006

Chicago

Where the World Meets

With extensive civic and business support, Chicago organizers achieved record sponsorship levels that ensured a fun, well-organized week for the 11,700 participants from 70 countries and thousands of spectators. Gay Games VII showed the enduring impact of the Gay Games promoting equality by means of a sports-focused, community-run event.

ග Unity '94

GAY GAMES IV 1994

New York City Unity

Held to coincide with the Stonewall 25 celebration, Unity '94 participants included Olympians, celebrities, politicians, and 12,500 artists & athletes from 40 countries. With 31 sports, Gay Games IV exceeded the Olympics in numbers of athletic participants, and saw its first academic conference.

VIII

gay games

cologne 2010

GAY GAMES VIII

2010

Cologne

Be Part of It!

The friendly city on the Rhine hosted Germany's first Gay Games, where gay sports date to 1979, making this city a true pioneer. Cologne's tradition of openness, combined with two great villages and a concentration of sports at the German Sports University translated into a highly memorable week for the 9,500 participants from 70 countries.

NISH

Results Matter. But How You Achieve Those

Results Matters Just as Much.

GAY GAMES 2014

GGGAMES

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CLEVELAND Joundation

GAY GAMES 9 2014

Cleveland + Akron Go All Out!

CLEVELAND AKRON USA

The 2014 Gay Games presented by the Cleveland Foundation bring us here to Northeast Ohio to participate in more than 35 sports and culture events, in both Cleveland and Akron. More than 20,000 people from 40+ countries are here to enjoy a spectacular week and have a positive lasting impact on this region of the US midwest.

PARIS 2018 -GAY GAMES-

GAY GAMES X

2018

Paris

Four years from now, we will gather in the City of Light on Saturday 4 August at Stade Jean Bouin to launch a week-long celebration of the 10th edition of the Gay Games. Plans call for 36 sports, 11 cultural events, and 5 conferences. The Village at City Hall Plaza will be the highly visible centerpiece of Gay Games X where we will be "All Equal." More information at paris2018.com.

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FEDERATION OF GAY GAMES.

PARTICIPATION INCLUSION PERSONAL BEST

GAY GAMES XI 2022

The first step in the 2022 site selection process will begin in November 2015 when the FGG will provide potential bidders with a Request for Proposal for Gay Games XI. (See section on "one world event"). Information will be posted at gaygames.org.

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