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2004 Note
Because of the competing gay multisport events in
2006, we have moved coverage to a new section. Click
here to be redirected.
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.
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
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Gay Games CEO Resigns
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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.
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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. |
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