(Reuters) - The Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) kicked off on Saturday, its first time in Asia, despite opposition from anti-LGBTQ lawmakers and human rights activists. The opening ceremony began with a march-in by the GGHK, Federation of Gay Games, and delegations from around the ...
Leading up to Gay Games XI, which was delayed by one year and divided between two locales for the first time ever because of the onset of COVID-19 and Hong Kong's imposition of severe travel restrictions, many news media focused on the unique challenges facing the Gay Games. They implied...
Gina Benjamin, vice captain of a Women's seven-a-side team, speaks during an interview in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Set to launch on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, the first Gay Games in Asia are fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion in the ...
Women's seven-a-side team train in Happy Valley ahead of the Gay Games in Hong Kong, Oct. 31, 2023. (AP Photo) HONG KONG--Football enthusiast Gina Benjamin is not just training for victory in the upcoming Gay Games in Hong Kong, but she’s also on a mission to help push for lega...
The next event, the 11th Gay Games, is to be held in Hong Kong in November 2023. The event will feature 30 sports, and community and cultural events.More informationTrivia History Host CitiesRelated PagesWinter Olympics Summer Olympics Multi-Sport Events (Games) Calendar...
Monday 30 January 2023 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp Time Out says In October 2017, Hong Kong's amazing LGBTQI+ community lapped up a huge victory by winning the right to host the 11th Gay Games, making it the first time the quadrennial sports and cultural event has been hosted...
Hong Kong:https://www.gghk2023.com/ The Local Connection Team San Francisco uses the claim “Where the Games Began” and represents numerous athletes across multiple sports. Team SF is led by Reggie Snowden (track & field) and Ken Craig (martial arts). Each has his own story to tell abo...
The Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 (GGHK) has been postponed to November 2023 due to the emergence of COVID-19 variants, and corresponding travel restrictions. The organisers stated that this is preventing participants from around the world from coming to Hong Kong. In a statement, GGHK said ...
The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) and Gay Games 11 Hong Kong (GGHK) announced thatGuadalajara, Mexico has been named the presumptive co-host of the November 2023 Gay Games. Guadalajara was a finalist for the 2022 and 2026 Gay Games. Located in the state of Jalisco, it is the second lar...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, September 15, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 11th Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) organizing team announced today that the Games, originally slated to be held in November 2022, will be postponed to November 2023. An exact date in 2023 will be announced after ...