The Gay Games will be hosted in Asia for the first time Friday with about 2,400 participants from 45 countries expected to take part in the groundbreaking event.
Hong Kong is set to co-host the first Gay Games in Asia with about 2,400 participants from 45 countries expected to take part in the groundbreaking event. The games will kick off on Friday, and athletes are hoping the nine-day event will foster wider LGBTQ+ inclusion in the regional financial hub, according to The Associated Press. Hong Kong is co-hosting the event with the Mexican city of Guadalajara.
Organizers say the event aims to promote inclusivity and diversity in the region. Lisa Lam, co-chair of the Gay Games, said LGBTQ+ acceptance in Asia is still lower than in the rest of the world and that it is important to make sexual minorities visible in the community. 'Biases come from misunderstanding or stereotypes,' Lam told AP. 'Bringing different people together, you are able to break down stereotypes.
Five Hong Kong human rights activists have also called for the games to be canceled, saying the organizers 'aligned themselves with pro-authoritarian figures responsible for widespread persecution' in Hong Kong. Nevertheless, organizers and participants are hoping the games can show the government the city’s strong support for equal rights for same-sex couples. The Gay Games was conceived by Dr.
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