Our mission
What we stand for
The mission of the Federation of Gay Games is to promote equity, 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, of any gender or sexuality.
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.
Since 1986, Gay Games Scholarships have been awarded to nearly 1,000 underfunded individuals from 70 countries
We are guided by the following principles, documented in the bylaws of the FGG
1. The purpose of The Federation of Gay Games, Inc. (the “Federation”) shall be to foster and augment the self-respect of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and those whose gender identity or sexuality do not fit within traditional expressions or definitions (LGBTQ+) throughout the world and to promote respect and understanding, primarily through the sanctioning and oversight of the international quadrennial sport and cultural event known as the “Gay Games.”
2. The mission of the Federation is to promote equity, diversity and inclusion through sport and culture.
3. The Federation’s guiding principles are Participation, Inclusion, and Personal Best.
4. Following the Federation’s guiding principle of inclusion, and consistent with the proper operation of the Federation's activities, in the Federation's internal operations and employment practice, as well as in the events for which it is responsible, there will be no discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political belief, athletic/artistic ability, age, physical challenge, or health status.