Gay Games VII: "Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best"

Chicago, the windy city, enjoyed the benefits which come from 100,000 visitors blowing in from most of the states and 65 countries for the 2006 Gay Games. The main result was increased positive contact between straight and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people from around the world meeting in the arena of sports, common ground where respect is given and bonds are built.

Approximately 12,000 participated in 30 sports, from the recreational to the elite level, spread among five primary sports villages throughout the metropolitan area. Other benefits included extensive gay-positive media coverage including the premiere of Sirius OUTQ 24/7 radio, broadcasting live hourly reports on the Games and related events all week. The economic impact of the games on Chicago was estimated at $80 million.

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