What are the Gay Games?

The Gay Games, unlike the Olympic Games, enable people 
from all walks of life to compete against each other 
regardless of skill level, age or physical challenge. (SOURCE –
 FGG FAQs PAGE 
http://www.gaygames.com/en/media/faq.htm) 

The first Gay Games took place in 1982 in San Francisco, 
bringing together 1,350 athletes from a dozen countries. The 
Games have been held every four years since in world-class 
cities. Gay Games VII in Chicago in 2006 attracted 11,500 
participants from 70 countries.  The Gay Games are one of 
the world's largest amateur athletic events. 

The Gay Games are the legacy of Dr. Tom Waddell, a 
decathlon competitor for the U.S. in the 1968 Olympics. 
Waddell conceived of the Games as an opportunity for gays 
and lesbians to show the world that their skills and 
competitive spirit were equal to the rest of humanity. He 
wanted to promote better understanding through sport.

The Games define winning as achieving one's personal best. 
Anyone can participate, regardless of ability, age, sexual 
orientation, race, gender, nationality, political or religious  
beliefs, ethnic origins, or HIV status. Athletes represent their 
cities and not their countries.

What is the Federation of Gay Games?

How many people participate in the Gay Games?

What is the mission of the Federation of Gay Games?

What impact do the Gay Games have on athletes and cultural 
participants?

Who leads the Federation of Gay Games?

Who is eligible to participate in the Gay Games?

Who is eligible to join the General Assembly of the Federation 
of Gay Games?

Can elite athletes participate in the Gay Games?

When and where are the Gay Games held?

How do the Gay Games differ from other tournaments?