About Federation of Gay Games
The mission
of the Federation of Gay Games is to promote equality, diversity and inclusion
through sport and culture.
The Gay
Games is built upon the core principles of Participation, Inclusion, and
Personal Best. Based on these values, since 1982, the Gay Games have brought
together people from all over the world, with diversity, respect, equality,
solidarity, and sharing. The Gay Games is open to all, young or old, athlete or
artist, experienced or novice, gay or straight.
It is a
fundamental principle of the Federation of Gay Games that all activities
conducted under its auspices shall be inclusive in nature and that no
individual shall be excluded from participating on the basis of sexual
orientation, gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political
belief(s), athletic/artistic ability, physical challenge, age, or health
status.
The Gay
Games was conceived by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and was first
held in San Francisco in 1982. Subsequent Gay Games are San Francisco (1986),
Vancouver (1990), New York (1994), Amsterdam (1998), Sydney (2002), Chicago
(2006), Cologne (2010), Cleveland+Akron (2014), Paris (2018), and Hong Kong (2023).
Working for Federation of Gay Games
We are always looking for volunteers to be part of our Global board, whether that be from different geographies or for specific roles. Please look at our website for Current vacant Board Roles. At the same time, we are always looking for volunteers to sit on a wide variety of committees or volunteering specifically for the Games itself - whether that be in either of our co-hosting cities in Guadalajara and Hong Kong.
Diversity & Inclusion
Inclusion and diversity is a key tenet of our values as the Gay Games has three key values, participation, personal best and more importantly inclusion. Ensuring everyone, whoever they are, wherever they are from and whatever background, can compete in whatever sport regardless of performance just achieving their best and competing in an environment which is inclusive of everyone, whatever gender, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
2023 Key Events
Click here for more information about the Hong Kong Gay Games 2023
Click here for more information about the Guadalajara Gay Games 2023