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The Gay Games is a quadriennial athletic and cultural event which brings together people from around the world. Based on the principles of inclusion and participation, the Gay Games welcomes all people without regard to their sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political belief, physical ability, athletic/artistic ability, or HIV status. There are no minimum standards to qualify for the Gay Games; the only requirement is the desire to support the ideals of the Games. When accepting the Gay Games' challenge to reach for one's personal best in sporting, artistic, and cultural activities, all Gay Games participants become winners. By creating a safe and accepting environment, the Gay Games offers participants the opportunity to express themselves openly and to experience the cameraderie and validation of sport, culture, and art. The experience can be a highlight in one's lifetime. While individually, participants celebrate personal achievement, collectively, we experience the solidarity of community and celebrate the diversity and scope of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Through the athletic and arts/cultural events of the Games, stereotypes are challenged and barriers broken down. The Olympic Games already does this.
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