Featured events


7-9 September 2012
Brussels Games
Brussels

Brussels Gay Sports will offer a weekend of fun and fairplay in the capital of Europe, with volleyball, swimming, badminton, and tennis, as well as fitness and hiking.

Learn more HERE.
26-28 October 2012
QueergamesBern
Bern, Switzerland

The success of the first edition of the QueergamesBern proved the need for an LGBT multisport event in Switzerland. This year will be even bigger, with badminton, bowling, running, walking, floorball.

Learn more HERE.
17-20 January 2013
Sin City Shootout
Las Vegas
The 7th Sin City Shootout will feature softball, ice hockey, tennis, wrestling, basketball, dodgeball, bodybuilding and basketball.

Learn more HERE.

13-16 June 2013
IGLFA Euro Cup
Dublin
After this year's edition in Budapest at the EuroGames, the IGLFA Euro Cup heads to Dublin for 2013, hosted by the Dublin Devils and the Dublin Phoenix Tigers.

Learn more HERE.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

A look back at Gay Games VIII via Living In the Queer Times: Dawn Keltner

Living In the Queer Times covered the preparation of athletes and artists for Gay Games VIII last summer, as well as the Games themselves. As we approach the first anniversary of Gay Games VIII, we'll be posting snippets from these articles.

The Road to Cologne: Stories From The Athletes | Dawn Keltner

live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am 49 years old and I started playing racquetball in 2005. Through a local gay magazine, I found an advertisement for the Chicago games. I signed up to play, even though I was a novice. It was a great experience and I met a lot of wonderful people. I played singles and doubles, taking GOLD in the team event. I learned a lot and did OK but not like I play now. I was fourth in the women’s tournament in Washington D.C. this year. Well, any way, since I had such a good time, I planned not knowing what event I would be able to do, since there is no racquetball in the Germany games.

Keep reading HERE.

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