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The world’s largest sport & culture event for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Join us for Gay Games XII in 2026 in Valencia, Spain
Joined October 2009
We are happy to announce @Valencia Bid City Gay Games XII 2026 as a presumptive host city for 2026 Gay Games XII. Congratulations Team Valencia!. #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #Gaygames2026 #GayGamexVLC #LGBTSpain #LGBTValencia #VisitValencia #Valencia #Spain
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Federation Of Gay Games Announces 2026 Gay Games XII Shortlist Bid Cities. Congratulations to Guadalajara (MEX), Munich (GER), and Valencia (ESP). #Gamesthatchangetheworld #Spain #Mexico #Germany #Munich #Valencia #Guadalajara #sports #Culture #LGBTQ #UnityInDiversity
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Just in time for 2022 and the 40th Anniversary of the first Gay Games, two exciting new collectible pins are now available for sale. Help kickoff the 40th Anniversary celebrations; buy yours now at . #Gaygames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #Gaygames40 #GG40
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Today is the day !! .Exciting day for all of us, Catch us live for the announcement on our Facebook. #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports #LGBTQ #gay #lesbian #Gaygames12
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8 Cities Under Consideration for the 2026 Gay Games XII Bid Process #auckland, #newzealand; #brisbane, #australia; #guadalajara, #méxico; #munich, #germany; #sandiego, #usa; #taipei #taiwan; #toronto #canada; #valencia #spain .#gghk2022 #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld
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Federation of Gay Games statement regarding the recent decision by World Athletics banning transwomen from competing in the female category at an international level @SportsMediaLGBT @Out_For_Sport @Transsomething @PrideSportsUK @GayGamesHK2023 @gggdl2023 @Juvelad @EvansJoanie
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Today is the 38th anniversary of the launch of the first Gay Games. Still going strong. #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports #LGBTQ #gay #lesbian #bisexual #trans #queer #pride #loveislove🌈 #diversity #allequal #lgbtpride #rainbowflag #gaysport #gghk2022 #CulturalFestival
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Our Ambassador @amazinlethi congratulating @valenciabidcitygaygames2026 for winning the 2026 Gay Games XII bid #valencia #spain #gamesthatchangetheworld
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These are the record numbers we like 🏆 the number of out athletes in Tokyo this summer will be higher than all previous olympic games combined!. #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtpride #sportspride #tokyo2020olympics #diversity #lgbtathletes
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Congraulations to our Out For Sports and Gay Games Awards Winners!.#GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports #LGBTQ # #diversity#gaywomen #CulturalFestival#ArtsandCulture #outforsport #skydigital #transcansport #eglsf
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Congrats @TomDaley1994 & @danngoodfellow on your Bronze Medals! Join us in the pool at #GayGames10 @ParisGames2018 !
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We are proud to announce that a record-breaking 25 cities on 6 continents have expressed an interest in hosting the Gay Games XIII in 2030. Read more here:
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FEDERATION OF GAY GAMES AND GAY GAMES XII : Valencia signs official license Agreement: Valencia Named Presumptive Host in November 2021, Now Official Host. #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports #LGBTQ
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It’s about way more than sports. The gay games are about acceptance, activism, fun and so much more 🌈 . Full story ➡️
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Big thank you to our 58 member orgs for your support and positivity in 2020! Happy New Year! 😘🙏🏾🥂🎼🎺🎭🎨🎷🎊👍🏾.#HappyNewYear2021 #GayGames #gayculture #Culture&Ceremonies #CulturalFestival #cheer #choir #chorus #LGBTQ #participation #inclusion #personalbest #sports #gghk2022
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Join us in Guadalajara, Mexico this November for the chance to participate in LGBTQ+ sports alongside hundreds of other people, whilst also giving yourself the opportunity to experience LGBTQ+ sports through the lens of a different culture. Register now
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Are you as excited as We are? .Who is gonna host the Gay Games XII 2026? Is it Guadalajara ? Is it Munich or is it Valencia ?.Follow us for latest updates or .Register at . #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #LGBTQ #lgbtSpain #LgbtMexico #LgbtGermany
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At last night's @SportsMediaLGBT event: @MichaelGunning1 was joyful and compelling as he talked about what it means to him to be #AuthenticMe as a pro swimmer for #Jamaica
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Our co-president Joanie Evans tell us about the trials of hosting in Hong Kong, but why it's so worth it for the people of Asia via @outsports.
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We are very happy to announce that registration is now open for the Gay Games XII, to be held in València in June 2026. And to celebrate this exciting moment we are offering an incredible SUPER EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - just $150 USD - until October 11 2024.
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Join us in Guadalajara, Mexico this November for the chance to participate in LGBTQ+ sports alongside hundreds of other people, whilst also giving yourself the opportunity to experience LGBTQ+ sports through the lens of a different culture. Register now
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To NCAA: FGG Supports the Inclusion of Transgender and Gender Diverse Athletes in Sports Participation. #transgender #lgbtq #sport #inclusion
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Due to the unpredictable progression of COVID variants and the corresponding travel restrictions we announced today that Gay Games 11 originally slated for November 2022, will be postponed to November 2023 in Hong Kong. Read more here .
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Join us in Guadalajara, Mexico this November for the chance to participate in LGBTQ+ sports alongside hundreds of other people, whilst also giving yourself the opportunity to experience LGBTQ+ sports through the lens of a different culture. Register now
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The Federation of Gay Games is delighted to announce Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett (@Juvelad) as its Officer of Human Resources. Adrian is a LGBTQ+ Activist, politician and Diversity and Inclusion specialist. #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports
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We are committed to bringing the first Gay Games to Asia in Hong Kong.
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We are excited to announce that ten cities from across five continents have made it through to the Gay Games XIII 2030 long list of potential host cities. Which cities would you want to host the Games in 2030? Let us know in the comments.
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Both our opening #aga2021 speakers getting ready to kick us off @Sadie_Mason @boyfinnbtn @transcansport #brighton #mercurehotel #gamesthatchangetheworld
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Congratulations to Jamie Hooper on being elected as Officer at Large , Federation of Gay Games. #GayGames #gaysports #LGBTQ #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #queer #loveislove #pride #lgbtcommunity #diversity #allequal #lgbtpride #rainbowflag #gaysport #gaywomen #ArtsandCulture
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Gay Games invites you to adopt a .LGBT domain name to show support for the first Internet domain to celebrate and be inclusive of the LGBT community. Receive a 10% discount on new .LGBT domain names registered at with coupon code FGG10.
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Just kicked off! This year’s Out For Sport Awards with Matt Hill and Vicki Carter #gaygames #outforsport #awards #virtualmeetings
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Today's exciting news: Gay Games 11 Hong Kong has opened its pre-registration process. The registration form is available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and English. Visit #GayGames #GayGames11 #Gamesthatchangetheworld #GGHK #QueerAsia
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We LOVE these posters of @TheIdentityPro by @ChrisJepson in the FGG #aga2021 @MercureHotel in #brighton. What does your identity mean to you?
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Happy International Womens’s Day! Make it inclusive. #march8internationalwomensday.#womynsupportingwomyn #womynsday #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports #LGBTQ #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #trans #queer #gghk #gghk2022 #GayGamesHK2022 #UnityInDiversity
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SIGN UP for #LGBTQ Festive Pride Run to support @Genderintell. Sun 13th Dec run/walk/cycle 5km where you are. Add some tinsel & post your story @PrideSportsUK will share them & send you a medal.#run #pride #lgbtq #equality #soorts #gaygames #pridesportuk
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The time has come! We can now officially announce the dates of Gay Games XII, to be hosted in Valècia, Spain, in 2026. Get ready because registrations open on 1 October along with an extra special Super Early Bird price for the first 10 days. @valenciagg2026
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The sport community speaks out for social change. Athletes, 150+ global experts, & leading sport and social change orgs joined #AmEndRule50 letter in support of athletes' right to protest at @olympics & @paralympics. #Rule50 @AthleteAlly @AliCenter.
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FGG board with the finalist bid cities for 2026 Gay Games XII. Who. Will. Win? Find out Thursday Nov 11 #guadalajara #munich #valencia #gamesthatchangetheworld
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Have you ever attended Gay Games before? Do you want the world to know your story? Do you want to showcase your memories with everyone?. We are all ears and eyes! Share your Gay Games Story with us this week using the hashtag #MyGayGamesStory and tag us on your post!
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The Federation of Gay Games, condemns the recent decision by FINA banning the participation of Transgender women in women’s international competition. See attached our full statement. #SwimmingforAll #Transatheletes #Transgender #nonbinary #Gaygames #Gamesthatchangetheworld
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In memoriam of our founder, Dr Tom Waddell on his birthday. We aim to shine the light you gave us where needed. #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports #LGBTQ #lgbtcommunity #diversity #allequal #CulturalFestival #AIDSquilt #partcipation #inclusion #personalbest
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Our co-president Joanie Evans will be exploring the benefits of diversity and inclusion in sports in the Olympics Register now:
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Sussex FA have supported Football v Homophobia for several years, This year Sussex FA worked with other local football and sports organisations to launch the Super Sixes League - an inclusive Summer League played in Preston Park. #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports
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2026 Gay Games Bid City Spotlight: Guadalajara.Facebook and Instagram: @GGGuadalajara2026. #VisitGuadalajara #GayGamesGuadalajara #GayGamesGDL2026 #GDLdiverse #GDLinclusive . #gaygames2026 #lgbtq🌈 #gaygameshk2022 #GGHK @GayGamesHK2022
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FGG Memorial Moment from AGA 2020. Since the 1st games in 1982, this has been part of our proceedings to remember those who have passed. #remember #gaygames #gamesthatchangetheworld #hiv Hong Kong Gay Men’s Chorus & Element Choir from Hong Kong perform.
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🔥🔥Breaking news! Our shiny new website just went live! 🚀 Packed full of everything you could ever want to know about The Gay Games. Check it out now at 💻📱
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FGG celebrates non-binary people today and everyday. The gay games does not discriminate. Everyone is welcome. Pre register for Gay Games 11 in November 2022! #nonbinary #gaygames
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ICYMI: @GayGames Ambassador @greglouganis was recently interviewed by @NPR on "Life After #Olympics" Listen here: http://t.co/qrjFuFikU7.
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The wait is almost over! Registration for Gay Games XII will open next Tuesday, 1st October @ 3pm CEST and we are looking forward to welcoming you to València in 2026! Register and get your Super Early Bird before 11 October. Hurry up, València awaits you!
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SEE: @GayGames Ambassador @greglouganis documentary "Back on Board" debuts tomorrow on @HBO . http://t.co/VW9uu65iIe
http://t.co/NOs7cm5hLp.
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Leviathen was a great advocate, activist, artist, athlete and a friend. He will be missed commitment to making the world a fair and inclusive place for all. Join us to celebrate and remember Leviathen on 17th December 2021 at 7:00 PM GMT. Register at-
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Remembering Leviathan Hendricks on the anniversary of his passing on the 28th May 2021. Our thoughts are with his friends and family today. RIP Leviathan
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Hurry up and buy your Gay Games 40th Anniversary pins this month before they all sell out. This trading pin and ‘pin puzzle’ celebrate the 40th Anniversary with the designs from all 11 of the Gay Games cleverly arranged in the shape of the iconic FGG logo.
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Big announcements just keep on coming this week. We are here for it! @yoko10_official #beyourself #comingout .
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2026 Gay Games News!. Join our site inspector’s journey on social media Aug 6 to 22 as they visit our 2026 finalist bid cities: Munich (DEU), Valencia (ESP) and Guadalajara (MEX) #gaygames #gaygames2026 #gghk @GayGamesHK2022 #LGBTQ #VisitMunich #VisitValencia #VisitGuadalajara
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The site inspectors have completed their work in #HongKong. Onto the next destination: #Guadalajara #2022GayGames
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#HONGKONG ANNOUNCED AS 2022 #GAYGAMES XI PRESUMPTIVE HOST Finalist cities #Guadalajara Hong Kong Wash DC. #paris2018 #allequal.
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Catch us live on Thursday, 11th November 2021 at 19:00 GMT on our Facebook live!! .#GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #GayGames2026 #Valencia #Munich #Guadalajara
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ONE MONTH until Paris 2018 - Gay Games 10! Cheers to our Paris 2018 co-presidents Manuel PICAUD and Pascale REINTEAU. Registration has been extended to 4 July — don’t delay register today…
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Gay Games Ambassador @RDerrazi chiming in to #StopAsianHate. Raif Derrazi is a pro-natural competitive physique bodybuilder, HIV advocate and influencer. #StopHateBehuman #StopAsianHate #Gamesthatchangetheworld #Diversity #Sportsforall #InclusiveSports
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Kicking off FGG Annual General Assembly with the @Out_For_Sport & @GayGames Awards take place tonight on Zoom!! Register below Come and join us for an evening of love, celebration, cocktails & dancing!! ❤️🌈 #OFSAwards21 #lgbtsport #gaygames.
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FGG is happy to announce the opening of registration for the 11th Gay Games, the first ever Co-hosted by Guadalajara and Hong Kong, and being the first Gay Games to be hosted in both Latin America and Asia. For more info:.GDL: HK:
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COME OUT FOR GAY GAMES 11 HONG KONG!. We are setting the stage for the World's largest inclusive sports and arts & culture event in HK in November 2023. Come Out and join us! . Visit and start planning your GGHK now!. #ComeOutAndPlay #GGHK #GGHK2023
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FGG team out in force at #SinCityClassic - great fun watching Pickleball tournament this morning & promoting @gggdl2023 and @GayGamesHK2023 here in #LasVegas for @GayGames later on this year
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What are you doing to connect with your tribes and communities at this time? How are you keeping connected to your sport? We want to hear your stories and see your pics! DM us! #connection #sport #lgbtq🌈 #gaygames
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Great to see @BBCSport highlighting the Games - a special thank you to @emmasmithjourno for taking the time to speak to @Juvelad on this unique event @RaifDerrazi @amazinlethi @EvansJoanie @HadleyKimberly @justjamiehooper @Kedz @SportsMediaLGBT @gggdl2023.
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UK's first out gay and lesbian football clubs; their former players Aslie Pitter and Joanie Evans recall the hurdles they faced, and happier moments, in an era depicted in TV drama 'It's A Sin'. #GayGames #gaysports #LGBTQHistoryMonth.
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Pride House Birmingham, a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for LGBTIQ+ spectators, athletes and officials at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022 has launched! @PrideHouseBham @PrideSportsUK@MichaelGunning1 @TomBosworth @Robyn_Love13 #gaygames @PrideHouseBham
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The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) final board of directors meeting before the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2018 - Gay Games 10, along with Paris host organizer’s co-Presidents and key…
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Congratulations to Shiv Paul on being elected as Vice-President for External Relations, Federation of Gay Games. #GayGames #gaysports #LGBTQ #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #queer #loveislove #pride #lgbtcommunity #diversity #allequal #lgbtpride #rainbowflag #gaysport #gaywomen
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Federation of Gay Games wishes you a Happy Pride Month!! . #pridemonth #pride #lgbtq #lgbt #gay #lesbian #queer #rainbow #bisexual #transgender #lgbtpride #lgbtqia #trans #lovewins #equality #bi #nonbinary
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You will always live in our memories! . #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #Transgender #Transman #Transwomen #Nonbinary
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Every night in downtown @TheCLE we r greeted with Rainbows. Also spotted on police bumper #GoAllOut
http://t.co/huhO38yVNp ^SJL.
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On Thurs 29th I hosted a talk for FGG with guests John Amaechi OBE , Amazin LeThi (She/Her) and Effy Perry. An honour to host these amazing individuals. Hear their thoughts on "How Can Sport Play A Bigger Role In The Inclusion Solution?" #inclusion.
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There’s still time to apply to be a Gay Games 2026 Site Inspector. Application here > #gaygames #sports #culture #lgbtqculture #lgbtqsports #lgbtq
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This month, the Federation of Gay Games is proud to welcome Sophie Cook to our board as the new Officer of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read her story:
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2026 Gay Games XII Host City Selection Process to Begin. Go to for more info
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1990 Gay Games comes alive again in online exhibition #gaygames #sport #lgbtq #lgbtcommunity #lgbtqculture #vancouver.
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It’s official. Just 3 cities remain in the running to host Gay Games XIII in 2030. Next stop will be October 2025 when we will be deciding our host city for the event. Where do you want to see the Games in 2030?
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90,000 expected to attend 2022 Gay Games in Hong Kong #gaygames #hongkong #gaysports #lgbtq #gghk #gaygameshongkong.
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Remembering our Founder Dr. Tom Waddell on his 84th Birthday!. #GayGames #Gamesthatchangetheworld #gaysports #LGBTQ #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #Love
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Federation of Gay Games Announces 2022 Gay Games XI Presumptive Host City
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Gay Games Hong Kong 2022!.
Thanks @jack_murley and #BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast for featuring our Director of Sports Jackie Vierow and Director of the Festival Village Charlz Ung. Link: #gghk #gghk2022 #GayGamesHK2022 #UnityInDiversity #GayGames #LGBTQ #pride #diversity #hongkong
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Join us in Guadalajara, Mexico this November for the chance to participate in LGBTQ+ sports alongside hundreds of other people, whilst also giving yourself the opportunity to experience LGBTQ+ sports through the lens of a different culture. Register now
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Joanie Evans about her experiences as a gay woman in football and how the game has progressed through the years. #GayGames #gaysports #LGBTQ #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #queer #loveislove #pride #lgbtcommunity #diversity #allequal #lgbtpride.
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The team arrives in #HongKong to begin the #2022GayGames site inspections. #gghk2022 Rendezvous with #Paris2018
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