Featured events


27 June-1 July 2012
Eurogames,
Budapest

Eurogames 2012 will take place in Budapest, where some 3800 athletes will compete in 18 sports.

Learn more HERE.
30 May-2 June 2012
IGLA Championships,
Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland hosts the 2012 IGLA Championships for swimmers, synchro swimmers, divers and water polo players.

Learn more HERE.

25-29 May 2012
TIP Paris International Tournament,
Paris
On Pentecost weekend 2012, A new and even bigger edition of the TIP Paris International Tournament with 15 sports and a new sports village.

Learn more HERE.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Gay Games Ambassador anniversary connection: "Philadelphia Freedom" in 1975

This week way back in 1975, Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom was the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single. The song has a Gay Games Ambassador connection that goes beyond Sir Elton John.

Elton John had asked his lyricist Bernie Taupin to write a song in honor of his friend, and fellow Gay Games Ambassador Billie Jean King, whose World Team Tennis team was the Philadelphia Freedoms.

Whatever it's history, it's still a great song. Have a listen:

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