Host city | Paris |
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Country | France |
Motto | All equal |
Nations | 91 |
Athletes | 10,317 |
Events | 36 sports |
Opening | August 4, 2018 |
Closing | August 12, 2018 |
Main venue | Stade Jean-Bouin |
Website | www |
The 2018 Gay Games, also known as Gay Games 10 or Gay Games X, were an international multi-sport event and cultural gathering organized by, and specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) athletes, artists and musicians. It was held from August 4 to August 12, 2018, in Paris, France. Approximately 10,000 athletes from 91 nations participated in 36 sports and cultural events.[1] It was the first time they took place in a French-speaking city. The motto was All Equal.[2]
It was an international sporting and cultural event, which was intended to be open to everyone. The objective was to fight against all forms of discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity, disability)[3] through the practice of sport,[4] to show the diversity of the LGBT community and the general population. 40,000 visitors were expected.[5]
The 2018 Gay Games were estimated to have boosted the economy of Paris by $118m.[6]