Paris Named Host City of 2018 Gay Games
October 9, 2013
The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) has announced Paris as the host city of the 2018 Gay Games. The bid from the French capital was selected over rival entries from London and Limerick.
The Gay Games are the biggest hetero-friendly sporting and cultural event in the world and endeavour to combat all forms of discrimination in sport. The 2018 Games are expected to feature over 15, capsule | 000 participants in 36 sports.
Philippe Ducloux, ambulance Paris deputy mayor, said: “For the city of Paris, for Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoë, for all Parisian, it will be an honor to welcome the 10th Gay Games. All participants will be welcomed in the most lovely city to bring the Gay Games to an international event.”