One of the first states to legalize gay marriage, Massachusetts has long been a gay-friendly locale and so some city businesses are organizing a bid for the 2014 Gay Games. The games, held every four years attract nearly 12,000 athletes and millions of dollars for hosting cities. Boston’s bid is not being done by the city itself but by private businesses who are responsible for securing the appropriate athletic facilities.
“It’s like a march on Washington with very little politics and much more fun,” Gay Games spokesman Kelly Stevens said of the event, which has been held globally every four years since 1982.
You don’t even have to be gay, he said, just 18 or older.
“It’s completely amateur,” Stevens said. “We allow any level of participant in.”
Finally! I can get that gold medal that I’ve always dreamed about! Finally my abilities as a professional Wiithlete can be recognized on the big stage. And think of all the fun new friends I could make!
However, the single best part of this article from the Boston Herald is the accompanying photograph. Someone at the conservative leaning Herald must have really enjoyed this photo and caption…
Of course the Shinnecock dominates at the Gay Games. I’d be disappointed if he WASN’T the big winner.
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