Hong Kong will be the first Asian city to host the Gay Games having won the right to present the eleventh edition of the LGBT athletic event in 2022.
From OutSports:
Hong Kong was one of three finalist cities, along with Guadalajara, Mexico, and Washington D.C.
It marks the second time a city outside of North America and Europe will host the quadrennial event and the first time a city in Asia has been selected as the host. The FGG has made a commitment to diversity and expanding outside of North America and Europe with scholarship funds and other efforts. The selection of the Chinese city strengthens that commitment.
The Gay Games started in 1982 in San Francisco as the brainchild of former Olympian Tom Waddell, who was seeking to bridge the divide between the LGBT community and the sports world. Past host cities have been Vancouver, New York, Amsterdam, Sydney, Chicago, Cologne and Cleveland.
Gay Games X will take place in Paris next August. Organizers expect about 10,000 participants across 36 sports. If you’re interested in participating, visit the Paris 2018 Web site.
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