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What are the Gay Games? |
| Q | What is the Federation of Gay Games? |
| A | The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) is the umbrella organisation responsible for managing the pre-eminent international LGBT sports and cultural event, the quadrennial Gay Games. Dr. Tom Waddell, a 1968 U.S. Olympic decathlete, envisioned the dream of a multi-sport competition as a showcase for the gay and lesbian community, and in 1982 he and others in San Francisco established the Gay Games as an Olympic-style event. That year, 1,350 participants from 12 countries gathered in late August to compete in 17 sports. The world of LGBT athletics was changed forever as participants returned to their cities and countries, inspired by Gay Games I to establish local clubs for year-round training and competition. Additional detail is provided in the Member Handbook and Volunteer Handbook. close |
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How many people participate in the Gay Games? |
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What is the mission of the Federation of Gay Games? |
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What impact do the Gay Games have on athletes and cultural participants? |
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Who leads the Federation of Gay Games? |
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Who is eligible to participate in the Gay Games? |
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Who is eligible to join the General Assembly of the Federation of Gay Games? |
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Can elite athletes participate in the Gay Games? |
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When and where are the Gay Games held? |
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How do the Gay Games differ from other tournaments? |