Gay Games
The Gay Games are considered the most important diversity sports and cultural competition organized by the LGBT+ community, and like the Olympic Games, they are held every four years with the participation of approximately 10,000 athletes.
The Gay Games was conceived by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and was first held in San Francisco in 1982. Subsequent Gay Games are San Francisco (1986), Vancouver (1990), New York (1994), Amsterdam (1998), Sydney (2002), Chicago (2006), Cologne (2010), Cleveland+Akron (2014), Paris (2018), Hong Kong (2023), Guadalajara (2023) and Valencia (2026) .
Next stop? Valencia 2026. Get ready for sun, sports, and celebration in Spain as the Gay Games take over this beautiful Mediterranean city. And guess what? You can be part of the action.
Join Team GSRS and represent the Garden State on this global stage. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just want to experience the magic of the Games, all skill levels are welcome. Let's make history together.
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