Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 is happy to announce that Kevin Yang and his Taiwanese comrades are looking for people to join them on their journey to #Paris2018. From August 4-12 2018 participants will journey to Paris from all corners of the world to compete, and explore local culture– as well as to simply have fun and find camaraderie amongst like-minded individuals. The Paris 2018 Gay Games will be a Celebration of Diversity, including 15,000 participants, 36 sports, 14 cultural events, 2 ceremonies, 1 village, and a sports conference.
Read on to learn more about Kevin Yang, his friends and their accomplishments in the past few years. We really hope you’ll join them on their trip to #Paris2018!
Hi Kevin, would you tell our readers a little about yourself?
In the last 2 years I have been the organiser and responsible person behind the “LGBT+ Sports of the Taiwan Gay Men’s Games”.
On December 10, 2016, World Human Rights Day, my Taiwanese comrades and I organised a gay concert in front of the Presidential Office to fight for marriage equality. Much planning went into this as we set up a live parade and audiovisual equipment/people throughout the event. You can view our videos here:
2017 began with a plan to “find the rainbow outside”. We are planning to travel in a ring around Taiwan Island, visiting 120 townships and cities in 60 days and exchanging life stories with the people we meet. The theme is “Let Love Continue to Continue”.
In March 2018, the Taiwan Gay Sports and Gay Development Movement Association was established to represent Taiwan, as we plan our travel to Paris to participate in the 2018 Gay Games.
What is the name of the team that you organize or work for? What is your team name for the Paris 2018 Gay Games?
I am currently working full time for the “Taiwanese Comrades Sports Development Association”. Our Paris team name is Team TAIWAN from Taiwan
Is there an LGBT+ league in Asia for this sport?
There are currently no LGBT+ sports leagues in Taiwan, and none that I am aware of in Asia.
How did you first get involved or hear of the Gay Games?
In 2017 Mr. Leviathan Hendricks participated in the “Gay Taiwan Games”, and publicly introduced and invited Taiwan locals to the Paris 2018 Gay Game.
Why do you think it is important to have LGBT+ sports teams?
It’s quite important! Participating in gay sporting events and gay social movements increases awareness and understanding of gay communities to the Taiwanese people. Increasing the recognition of gay identity in Taiwanese society is key to our fight for marriage equality, amongst a host of other reasons.
Why do you and your teammates want to go to #Paris2018?
It will be amazing to participate in the 2018 Gay Games in Paris for the first time in the name of Taiwan. This will be a way to connect with comrades from around the world.
How do people contact you or the team?
Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yjc1201
Team Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaygame.tw
WeChat: ID muyuchai
Tel.: +886 908772839 +886-2-2755-4455
Let’s send Taiwan to Paris with our full support! Connect with Kevin Yang and join him and his friends on their journey to meet and participate in all the sports and cultural events #Paris2018 has to offer! You can also join Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022’s Facebook Group to connect with local people in your area and learn more about participating.
Connect with Gay Games Hong Kong 2022
Website: http://www.gaygameshk2022.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GayGamesHK2022
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gaygameshk2022
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaygameshk2022/
Paris 2018 Gay Games Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GayGamesParis2018ParticipantsAsia/
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