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SYDNEY GAY GAMES RECAP
Check out our extensive coverage and photo galleries

Athletes Headed to Sydney
Thousands of athletes from around the world will be headed to Sydney this week for Gay Games VI.  We've been profiling some of those athletes over the last year; one of them is Mike Crosby, former captain of the Harvard water polo team, who will be playing water polo with the West Hollywood team at Gay Games VI.

Who You'll Meet In Sydney

- Carlos Gambirazio, Tennis
- Madison Volleyball 
- Bianca - er - David Pope
- Mark Chambers, Long Beach Basketball
- Mike Crosby, Harvard Water Polo
- Nadadores, Miami Swim Team
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Golden Gate Grapplers Ready For Games
- Gay Hockey Reaches Climax in Colorado

The Rocky Road to Sydney
The road for Gay Games VI has been a rocky one.  Problems with the staff, finances, and the local government have caused waves in the organization over the last 18 months.  While many of those problems seem to be behind Sydney 2002, here's a look back at some of the obstacles they have faced in the last year:

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Late cash-flow problem getting serious
l Gay Games CEO Resigns
l Sydney Relying on Dance Parties for Success
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Events looking pricey in Sydney; tickets on sale

Bring Your Wallet to the Gay Games
Despite the fact that most Gay Games events are free, tickets to the events you’ll most likely want to go to come with a hefty price tag.  Story

Leadership Change at Federation of Gay Games
Federation male co-president Bill Wassmer has officially resigned his post, generating a dispute over whether he was forced to resign and why.  Story.

 

Brief History of the Gay Games

The Gay Games has been a most celebrated event of the gay community every four years since 1982 when they first took place in San Francisco.

In 2002, the Gay Games travel to Sydney, Australia, the home of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games.

In the coming months we'll be providing you with information about the Gay Games in Sydney including travel information, sports information, and registration information.