Rama Yade, the French secretary of sport, is the patron of Equipe France, and has put her money where her mouth is with a generous grant that allows the more than 400 French athletes present in Cologne to wear with … Continue reading
Here’s an extract of a profile of a Gay Games VIII athlete. Read the full profile in Living in the Queer Times HERE: June 27–Having played sports in high school, college and in the army, I naturally segued into the … Continue reading
Gay Games VIII media partner Outsports has launched a series of athlete profiles. Tell your story to the world! More info HERE. And read a this profile of martial artist Ellen Sullivan HERE. Here’s an extract: I live in Chicago … Continue reading
Via Outsports, this story reported in Sporting Life: The decision by the Rugby Football League to punish Castleford for homophobic chanting by their fans aimed at Gareth Thomas has been hailed as “historic” by the player’s agent. The Engage Super … Continue reading
Ji Wallace, Gay Games Ambassador and 2000 Sydney Olympic silver medalist (Trampoline), joined Federation of Gay Games board member Laura Moore and members of Team New York Aquatics and Gotham Volleyball at the start of New York City’s 41st annual … Continue reading
An interesting essay by Daniela Preti, which you can read in full HERE. After the international spotlight on South Africa’s football stadiums fades to black, questions about the legacy and social impact of such sporting events remain. For one, how … Continue reading
QSAM held its farewell party for Melbourne participants in Gay Games VIII. Some 70 athletes and friends attended the event at DT’s, a local gay and lesbian pub in Melbourne’s inner city suburb of Richmond, on Sunday 27 June. The … Continue reading
