27/09/2021
Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 Announces Postponement to 2023
Firstly, we would like to thank you for your on-going support for Gay Games 11 Hong Kong!
Secondly, we have some big news that we want to share directly with you.
After much internal deliberation, GGHK and FGG leadership have decided today that the Gay Games 11, originally scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in November 2022, will be postponed to November 2023.
This decision has been made primarily due to the unpredictable progression of COVID variants and the corresponding travel restrictions that continue to make it challenging for participants from around the world to plan travel to Hong Kong.
GGHK are committed to honoring their original vision of organizing the most inclusive and diverse Gay Games yet. However, with many parts of the world, including many across Asia, still struggling to contain the virus and facing uneven access to vaccines, it was felt that delaying the Games until November 2023 will enhance the likelihood of delivering on this promise, and to have the Hong Kong Games serve as a beacon of hope for the wider community.
Given the ongoing uncertainty regarding the state of travel restrictions internationally and in Hong Kong, it is also hoped that the decision to postpone the Games now will give sufficient time for you to make alternative arrangements for your 2022 sports and culture schedules, and also to develop an appropriate training schedule for the Games in 2023.
Postponement gives us, and participants around the world, added certainty that we can deliver on the promise to unite and celebrate diversity with the widest possible attendance from Asia and internationally.
Commenting on the decision, Sean Fitzgerald, FGG co-president, said, “The FGG stands behind Hong Kong’s decision to postpone the Games and will continue to work with the GGHK team and our member organizations to ensure that our event in November 2023 delivers on meeting our core aims of participation, inclusion and personal best to the widest possible attendance from Asia and internationally."
The exact date in 2023 will be announced soon, after further consultation between GGHK and FGG. Further details will be provided at the upcoming AGA in November 2021.
We will be hosting a Q&A session for anyone who has questions about this decision. This session will be recorded and be placed on our website.
Date: Saturday 18th September
Time: 9am PT / 12pm ET / 4pm GMT
Look out for a Webex invitation from Sean
We appreciate your continued support, and look forward to seeing you at this historic event in 2023.