7 Historical Facts About the Gay Games (4 August to 12 August, 2018)
The opening ceremony for the 'Gay Games' takes place in Paris this weekend (August 4, 2018), kicking off 10 days of athletic and cultural events celebrating diversity, love and equality. Open to people of all sexual orientations and all levels of athletic ability, the 10th edition of the Games is expected to draw 15,000 participants from more than 70 countries. Along with sports like swimming, diving, cycling and figure skating, attendees will enjoy concerts, dance performances, academic conferences and tours of the historic city.
1. The Gay Games started in San Francisco.
2. The Gay Games were a display of strength amidst the AIDS crisis.
3. The Olympics once sued the Gay Games.
4. Participants have set world records in the face of adversity.
5. Ian McKellen is a supporter and a former speech-giver.
6. The World Outgames launched as a Canadian competitor in 2006.
7. The Gay Games is open to all.
For an explanation of each “fact”, click on this link:
https://www.advocate.com/sports/2018/8/03/7-fascinating-facts-about-gay-games#media-gallery-media-6
Gay Games website https://www.paris2018.com/gay-games/#
