1st World Outgames in Montreal, Canada

[Amonester]

"From 26 July to 5 August 2006, the 1st World Outgames will do just that, bringing together lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) athletes from around the world in unprecedented numbers for a celebration of sport, culture and human rights. In the spirit of true inclusiveness, the Outgames are open to all,regardless of sexual orientation; all are welcome to participate."

http://www.montreal2006.org/home.html

Welcome everyone! Bienvenue tout le monde! :hi:

[xchrom]

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[Amonester]

4. Oui!! Yes!! :-D

:party: :bounce: :toast:

Photos: (descendez la page un peu)
Pics: (scroll down the page a bit)

http://www.montreal2006.org/en_photo_29.html

Le Cirque Du Soleil: magnifique aussi!! :)
CDS was there too! :wow:

[SteppingRazor]

2. Didn't they just have the Gay Games in Chicago? n/t

[Amonester]

3. Yes. It was the 2006 Gay Games VII

The Federation of Gay Games
http://www.gaygames.com/en/

The 1st World Outgames in Montreal are still going on through this week-end. There is that project of presenting a Human Rights Declaration to the UN:

From: http://www.montreal2006.org/en_the_games_in_short.html

"It all begins with the International Conference on LGBT Human Rights, which will be held from 26 to 29 July 2006, where 2,000 delegates from every continent will come together for workshops and discussions led by internationally respected leaders in human rights, researchers, legal scholars and trade organisations. The Conference will close with the adoption of the Declaration of Montréal, which will be presented by international tennis champion Martina Navratilova and Canadian Olympic champion Mark Tewksbury during the Opening Ceremony of the Outgames at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday, 29 July 2006.

Then, from 30 July to 5 August, the Outgames sport programme will offer competitions in 35 disciplines, with events for everyone from seasoned athletes to recreational players. The culture programme will bring participants together for 6 distinct musical, dance and social activities. Expertly organised events in world-class venues – get ready to shine!

All of this in Montréal, North America's "city of festivals" and world-renowned gay-friendly destination par excellence! Montrealers of all persuasions, gay and non-gay, will be the welcoming hosts to more than 16,000 participants from more than 120 countries, along with 250,000 visitors, who will flock to the city for what is destined to be an unforgettable experience and an international success.

The 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006: Social change through sport.

Be part of us!"