Gay Games face crisis as Valencia groups pull out of 2026
The Federation of Gay Games insists the event will go ahead, despite community organizations in the Spanish city calling for a boycott.
By Jon Holmes | May 28, 2024
Denver is only U.S. city still bidding to host Gay Games 2030
The Gay Games in 2030 now has 10 cities bidding to host, including Denver and Vancouver, as well as three cities in Australia.
By Jon Holmes | May 3, 202425 cities from 10 countries interested in hosting Gay Games 2030
The long list of prospective bidders has been announced, with contenders from six continents asking the Federation for Gay Games for information.
By Jon Holmes | January 10, 20242023
‘A step in the right direction’: How Hong Kong got on with hosting the Gay Games
There was uncertainty and discord in the lead-up to Asia’s first-ever LGBTQ-inclusive multisports event. But after a smooth Games, optimism abounds.
By Jon Holmes | November 17, 2023Gay Games open with little fanfare, low registration numbers and an identity crisis
Gay Games Hong Kong organizers say their event will not advocate for LGBTQ rights.
By Cyd Zeigler | November 3, 2023Give Gay Games chance to ‘change hearts and minds’ in Asia, says co-president
Amid strong criticism and security concerns, Joanie Evans says the Hong Kong Gay Games can make a difference for LGBTQ people living across Asia.
By Jon Holmes | November 2, 2023Surprise statement from Hong Kong government as Gay Games hits anniversary
GGHK organizers insist they will “comply with all laws” in response to statement about venues issued by city officials; first Gay Games began on Aug. 28, 1982.
By Jon Holmes | August 28, 2023Guadalajara says they will host a successful Gay Games despite low registration numbers
Gay Games Guadalajara is focused on building a positive impact within the Hispanic world.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 3, 20235 Hong Kong human rights activists call for Gay Games to be canceled
Human-rights concerns are too great to host the Gay Games in Hong Kong, they say. Guadalajara should be the sole host.
By Samuel Bickett | June 7, 2023Gay Games Hong Kong cancels several sports
Organizers have also lost a venue for the soccer finals as registration lags at historically low levels.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 2, 2023Gay Games registration at historic-low levels, casting doubt on event’s future
The Gay Games face an uphill battle for their events in Hong Kong and Guadalajara in six months.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 9, 2023Mark Chambers departs gay basketball leadership after 30+ years in the sport
Chambers has touched the lives of countless LGBT athletes as a basketball leader, medal-winner and friend.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 3, 20232022
Gay Games name Mexico a second host for 2023 while sticking with Hong Kong
The Gay Games already postponed their event. Now they claim to be hosting in 2 different cities.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 11, 2022Newly retired, gay sportswriting pioneer Roger Brigham reflects on how sports saved his life
Brigham, who recently retired from full-time journalism after 46 years, is one of the LGBTQ sports community’s biggest champions.
By Alex Reimer | January 12, 20222021
Gay Games Hong Kong officially postponed
Voices asking the Gay Games to move the event out of Hong Kong entirely will continue to grow.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 15, 2021Asia hosts 2 Olympics, 2 Paralympics and the Gay Games in 16 months. What’s the impact?
Amazin LeThi has hope that hosting so many events in Asia in a short period of time helps people in those countries and beyond.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 26, 20212020
The Olympics and Gay Games are headed to China in 2022, with very different goals
While the IOC claims to ignore human rights as ‘politics,’ the Gay Games embrace their role as agents of change.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 23, 2020Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Greg Louganis comes out as gay
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
By Dawn Ennis | October 21, 2020Here’s your Hump Day Huddle for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
By Dawn Ennis | September 23, 2020Gay CrossFit athlete is a new dad
Nuno Costa has overcome many challenges, and now faces the biggest one of all: raising his daughter, Maria.
By Dawn Ennis | February 21, 2020