Our AGA

From Thursday 24 to Monday 28 October 2024, the FGG celebrated their Annual General Assembly in Washington DC, USA alongside dozens of our delegates, volunteers and friends.

We enjoyed a packed agenda of talks, presentations, workshops, and committee meetings - all designed to build, reinforce and amplify the work FGG does with the help of our member organizations.

We heard from our six bid cities as they presented their Gay Games XIII 2030 bid books, listened to València’s plans for Gay Games XII 2026 and heard from Gay Games XI 2023 hosts Hong Kong and Guadalajara.

We welcomed new board members, and said farewell to others. We bestowed HLM status on two new former board members, and took a moment to remember our colleagues who we have lost over the years.

We celebrated local volunteers in appreciation of their valuable work for our community, and we enjoyed dinners, drinks and parties all organized by our incredible hosts Team DC.

Our Delegates

Our AGA is a perfect opportunity for you - our member organizations, associate members and volunteers - to meet the FGG board in person, and for all of us to get to know each other. To learn how we can most efficiently work together to host our world-class event every 4 years.

Our women, non-binary and trans attendees

New board members

Sophia Goodner-Rodriguez

Co-President
Alan Lang

Vice-President of Production
Steven Yacovelli

Officer of Membership

We’re very happy to welcome three people to join our board, and would like to take this opportunity to thank Joanie Evans, Reggie Snowdon and Ivan Yap for their hard work and contribution to the Gay Games story.

We also welcomed Armin Lorhmann and Michael Myers into the Honorary Life Member community.

This AGA we had to opportunity to hear from our six bid cities, who each presented for 15 minutes about their proposals for hosting the Gay Games XIII in 2030.

The FGG would like to express their deepest gratitude to the service of these local people who have supported the work of the FGG and the global LGBTQ+ sports movement

FGG Outstanding Volunteer Award - Nigel Lee.

A key force behind GGHK2022’s success and the extensive update of 60 Red Books, Nigel’s dedication to the Gay Games exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism at its finest. — FGG Outstanding Volunteer Award - Nigel Lee. A key force behind GGHK2022’s success and the extensive update of 60 Red Books, Nigel’s dedication to the Gay Games exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism at its finest.

FGG Member Organization Award - Pride Cheerleading Association. Celebrating consistent growth, active participation, and significant impact across major events and fundraisers, this organization exemplifies leadership and dedication in enhancing LGBTQI+ sports and community initiatives.

FGG Local Hero Award - Dr. Thea Kano. Celebrated for her dynamic leadership in music education and performance, Dr. Thea Thano excels in inspiring musicians and audiences alike, while actively nurturing the next generation of artists through inclusive and transformative community engagement.

Local LGBTQ+ Outstanding Sports Member Organisation Award - Team DC. Honored for their pivotal role in organizing and supporting the AGA 2024, Team DC has exemplified leadership and commitment to the LGBTQ+ sports community.

Local LGBTQ+ Outstanding Sports Member Organisation Award - Stonewall Sports Kickball DC. Recognized for fostering inclusivity and creating a safe space in recreational sports for the LGBTQ+ community in Washington, D.C.

Local LGBTQ+ Outstanding Inspirational Leader Award - Blake Rushin. Celebrated for her impactful leadership in promoting inclusivity and outreach within the LGBTQ+ community through dedicated service on scholarship committees, board membership, and as a track coach.

Local LGBTQ+ Sports Association Award - DC Strokes. Honoring DC Strokes, the oldest LGBTQ+ rowing club in the country, for pioneering inclusivity and excellence in rowing.

Local LGBTQ+ Sports Media Award - Washington Blade. Celebrating the Washington Blade for its pioneering coverage and advocacy in LGBTQ+ sports journalism, elevating athlete voices and promoting equality on and off the field.

Outstanding Contribution to LGBTQ+ Life Award - Jordyn White. Honoring Jordyn White, founder of Washington Prodigy and a pivotal member of the Mayor’s Advisory Council for LGBT Affairs, for her influential leadership and advocacy in enriching LGBTQ+ life.

Outstanding Contribution to Transgender and Non-Binary Sports Participation Award - Bryan Yamasaki. Recognizing Bryan Yamasaki for founding DC Climbing of Stonewall Sports and advocating for equal play as a non-binary athlete, significantly advancing inclusivity in sports.

Pioneer Award - Rhoda Johnson. Honoring Rhonda Johnson for her trailblazing efforts in sports, from receiving the Trailblazer Award from Team DC to founding the women’s league and her influential role on the Board of Caps Softball

Local Hero Award - DR. Hayley Dingerdissern. Recognized for her exceptional leadership and resilience during a critical moment at the Gay Games XI in Guadalajara, transforming a challenging situation into a unifying triumph for PCA.

Local Hero Award - Larry Wile. Honored for his transformative leadership and advocacy, Larry Wile has significantly elevated the LGBTQIA+ band organization, promoting inclusion, diversity, and community through the universal language of music.

Each year we document the work of the FGG to demonstrate, with complete transparency, how we use our resources to benefit the LGBTQ+ sports and culture community.

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Memorial Moment

Remembering those who we have lost that have contributed to the Gay Games story

We also heard from our host cities

Gay Games XI Hong Kong

Alan Lang reported on the complexities of hosting in Hong Kong, and the incredibly success that was Asia’s first Gay Games.
Gay Games XI Guadalajara

Monica Sanchez reported on an incredible Gay games that was organised with limited time but reaped huge rewards, especially for Mexico.
Gay Games XII València

Jon Landa and the Valencian team told about their progress in launching the registration system and plans for 2025.

We hosted 9 committee meetings

We’re committed to improving the way the Gay Games delivers value to our community and so we provide space for our delegates and volunteers to form part of the decision making and help us perform out duties during our committee meetings

Talks and presentations

We also heard from many more individuals, providing guidance on trans inclusion in sport, membership procedures, our scholarship program, and the satisfaction survey results from Gay Games XI