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Saturday, 5 March, 2016

New steps for the Gay Games

Important Federation of Gay Games decision regarding the One World Event Partnership has just been published. The FGG stopped their negotiations with GLISA and will focus on Paris 2018. They have also just decided to launch the new Bidding cycle for Gay Games 2022, which will happen 40 years after Gay Games I. Please get more information on the FGG website.

 

Read the Official Statement:

FGG 1WE STATEMENT

Read the Press Release:

1WE Press Release_03MAR16_v2

 
Paris 2018 commits to gather the entire world in August 2018 in Paris. 
 
Sunday, 3 January, 2016

Happy New Year
Let's celebrate 2016!
 
The great team of Paris 2018 is sending all of you our best wishes for you, your friends and your family. We hope you will get enough strength, beauty and wisdom to enjoy each of the 366 days of 2016.
 
We are very excited to open soon (in May 2016) our registration system for Gay Games 10. Get ready and be the firsts to get the privilege to participate to the 10th edition of the Gay Games, but also the first edition in France and in a capital city.
 
Everyone is working hard here to make your experience amazing and unforgettable. We have large support fro m institutions, personalities, organizations or national sports federations. Just for you.
 
Because we are all equal, those Games are for everyone. Whoever you are you can make the difference.
 
Happy New Year! open the card here
 
Team Paris 2018
 
 
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Monday, 16 November, 2015

Official reaction of Paris 2018 after Paris attacks

Concorde à Paris après la pluie © Antoine FLEURY-GOBERT / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0

© Antoine FLEURY-GOBERT / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0

France is in national mourning.  Friday, November 13, 2015 was a dark day for our country and for the entire democratic world. The indiscriminate suicide attacks in Paris are increasing in the Middle East, America and other European cities.
 
The entire team of Paris 2018 joins in the reflection and mourning of having too many people torn from life, while offering our support to the hundreds of injured innocents, to all their families, and to all their friends. We pay tribute to all first responders, police, military, firefighters, medical professionals, rescue workers, volunteers, and all who have come to the aid of the victims while ensuring our security.  The members of the Paris 2018 team are, to our knowledge, safe and sound, but not unscathed.  We are united and remain vigilant.
 
These atrocious acts of barbarism attempted to attack the symbols that are the strength of our country. First our republican values ​​of liberty, equality and fraternity. Then, the unique concept of "laïcité", which enables a diversity of spiritualities to live in society together, and finally, our way of life, "l'art de vivre",  in cafes, theaters and football fields.
 
More than ever, Paris 2018 reaffirms its role as a major sporting, cultural, humanistic and festive event capable of taking place in national and international harmony. More than ever, we want to unite the world with Paris in order to participate in changing the world with our values ​​of diversity, respect, equality, solidarity and sharing. Our organization brings together various diverse energies that will increase even more as we continue to unite - despite of and because of our differences - for the success of our ambitious project. 
 
Mourn our scars but act, act again, act always.
 
Thursday, 12 November, 2015

Ophélie David is new ambassador of Paris 2018

Ophélie David © Laurent SalinoParis 2018 - Gay Games 10 - is proud and happy to announce our new Paris 2018 Ambassador, the French freestyle skier and multiple champion of ski cross, Ophélie David.   

Members of Paris 2018 were introduced to Ophélie during the fireworks on July 14, 2015, thanks to Maguy Nestoret-Ontanon, and Ophélie immediately agreed to give her support to Paris 2018 - Gay Games 10 -  an event that is open to all. 

Ophélie David is an exceptional skier with impressive records. She began her international career at the Lillehammer Olympic Games in 1994. She joined the French ski cross team in 2002 and continues to lead the global competitions with many victories in the 2007 world championship, the World Cups (10 crystal globes) and X Games (4 gold medals). She has also participated in the Olympic Games in Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi in 2014.

"I am happy to be part of athletes supporting the Gay Games 10 in Paris in August 2018!" , the skier explains. "With 15,000 people taking part in a sporting event open to ALL in such a beautiful place as Paris, this seems to me to be an incredible moment of sharing and discovery ... which is, in my eyes, one of the founding pillars of sport.  To give your personal best, your enthusiasm, and your encouragement, with respect and good humor, are all important actions that we can put into practice every day. So join me with my friends and family, and experience an unforgettable moment during this festive event!"

Ophélie, a great champion, has just joined the Paris 2018 team, which includes international fencing champion, Laura Flessel, Paris's world-famous fashion designer, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Ryadh Sallem, wheelchair athlete, along with track and field champion Maguy Nestoret-Ontanon, and elite basketball player, Emmeline Ndongue.  

All distinguished Paris 2018 Ambassadors share our values ​​of diversity, respect, equality, solidarity and sharing.  They all want a peaceful society with culture and sport for all. They all support Paris 2018's humanistic and solidarity initiatives, and they are all are mobilized for the success of this great world event in France in 2018.

Welcome, Ophélie David, to Paris 2018.

 

photo © Laurent Salino

 
Sunday, 30 August, 2015

Paris 2018 at EuroGames in Stockholm

With 5000 participants announced, this edition was not unanimous, due to the inexperience of the organizers, a questionable steering of the umbrella federation, a too tight budget and a too discreet institutional support. But it took place in a unique sunny town and will give probably participants memories and interesting experiences. Paris 2018 attended with a very cute national team. Some thoughts for the next Gay Games.

What's EuroGames? A sporting event founded in 1992 and awarded by the gay and lesbian European Federation to a host city in order to fight against homophobia in sport, help homosexual visibility and help create new LGBT sports clubs. The initiative is inspired, at an European level, by the example of the Gay Games, world sports and cultural event founded in 1982 in San Francisco on the principles of participation, inclusion and personal's best, and which the LGBT sports movement originated. Stockholm is the 15th edition. Surely EGLSF who never wrote a detailed specification of the event did not bring him the support it deserved.

How is this edition disappointing? Despite an accreditation center at the Opera, but in a narrow, dark, warm space, with poorly trained and informed volunteers. An opening ceremony - the kind of podium as at Pride march - on a large square in the city center with unfortunately very few public and an inconspicuous athletes parade. The pathetic closing ceremony in the suburbs on an unlikely spot, with two poor food trucks, a space for relaxing and symbolic spectacle that will held by the intervention of a Swedish black comedian extremely funny, between two misguided DJs . In between, a particularly discreet three-day conference, but interesting. Almost nonexistent cultural events. Sporting events organized largely out under international levels and standards of Gay Games. EuroGames did not appear the exceptional event that the advertising agency of the organizers had sold. On site, the visibility and awareness of the event were virtually nil. Too bad because the expectation of this event in Scandinavia was strong.

How is this edition successful? For many participants, however, it was a rich experience of meetings and fellowship. Several thousands of participants made the city a huge playground and colorful city of their team outfits. In particular the very elegant and very large French team. Everyone has to succeed from his best event. Thus, the Berliners organized off the cuff volleyball competition in 6 other gyms that the planned impractical hall. The water polo players have agreed to play without waiting for the rest time required due to a shortened one-day competition. Athletes have been patient on the beautiful Olympic Stadium deal with schedule changes and athletics rules. Triathlon runners took the initiative to organize an outlet, in compensation for the cancellation of their event. Dancers helped lay the wood in the hall of the exhibition center where the competition was to be held. Some sports like bowling entrusted the property owner has allowed a good level of competition. The city is open to difference. Everyone was able to walk free in particular the Russian repressed in their own country. Thus the values of solidarity, respect and sharing have been expressed concretely in the city.

How does this experience help Paris 2018? For Paris 2018 this edition was the occasion for a strong presence in the French delegation supporting the equipment which each member was made an ambassador. And all have played their role perfectly by inviting all participants in the great appointment in August 2018. A big thank you to Sandrine Fruchart, Antoine Le Blanc, Martian Martine, Olivier Adan Garcia, Christophe Nemo, Paul Amau for organizing the team, holding an wonderful party France. Thank you to the Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (FSGL) that showed all its skill and usefulness. A big thank you to Emy Ritt, Bruno Ferré, Amar Boudi, Sarah Townsend, Celine, Babou, ... for welcoming participants to accreditation by letting know the next appointment in Paris. Congratulations to the dozens of French medalists in athletics, basketball, handball, bowling or swimming... An ovation to the swimmers of Paris Aquatique for their breathtaking Pink Flamingo. A warm thank you to the French institutions, the Region Île-de-France, the City of Paris and the Ministry of the City, the Youth and Sports for their support, without forgetting the presence of the representative of the Embassy of France in Stockholm . Thank you all for contributing to recharge our batteries to deliver in 2018 in Paris an unforgettable experience for all participants. We have three years to build on past experiences to succeed the 10th edition of the Gay Games in Paris. 

How does this experience help next EuroGames? The gay and lesbian European Federation welcomes your feedback and comments on the organization of this edition .

What should we conclude for Paris 2018? Since the beginning of the year, our team updates with the Federation of Gay Games the specifications more detailed sports, ceremonies and cultural events. Under the leadership of Antoine Le Blanc, the volunteer center is strengthened to recruit them, train them, assign them, animate them and reward them. We build partnerships with sports clubs or sports federations experienced, seek to strengthen institutional and tourist support already strong, powerful partnerships with sponsors to offer shows, most exceptional experiences and greater visibility. We are still looking to strengthen the communication team to prevent all failures and consider all recommendations.

 
 
Sunday, 28 June, 2015

Newsletter n°2

Newsletter n°2 June 2015

 
Friday, 12 June, 2015

New Offices for Paris 2018

On 15 May, Paris 2018 moved in to new offices located on the premises of the French Federation of Escrime (Fencing), located in Bagnolet next to the Metro Gallieni.

The FFE President, Isabelle Lamour, welcomed Paris 2018 and FGG representatives, accompanied by the FFE staff of 15 people.

The 2 offices totalling 50 square meters include access to three meeting rooms.  
Going forward, the monthly board meetings and related team meetings will be scheduled at this location.

Paris 2018 thanks the FFE and President Lamour for their warm welcome.

In Photo - From left:
M. Myers, A. Lohrmann,
E. Chenoun, & M. Picaud (Paris 2018 Co-Presidents),
I. Lamour (FFE President),
J. Evans (FGG Co-President),
D. Killian

 
Tuesday, 2 June, 2015

FGG meets with Paris 2018 #GayGames #Paris2018

The Gay Games 10 Steering Committee met in Paris on 22 May 2015 to review the planning for Gay Games 10, which will be held in Paris from 4 to 12 August 2018.

The Federation of Gay Games was represented by Joanie Evans, Co-President, Armin Lorhmann, Officer of Host Relations, David Killian, Officer of Site Selection, Mike Myers, Treasurer, and Sebastien Datiche, former Officer of Sports.

Paris 2018 was represented by Manuel Picaud, Co-President, Christian Camus, Development, Yohan Nicolas, Operations, Emy Ritt, International Relations.

Registration for Gay Games 10 will be open in early 2016 for 36 sports, 14 cultural events, and an academic conference.

For more information, see:  www.paris2018.com .

 
Tuesday, 2 June, 2015

A Word from the Paris 2018 Co-Presidents

Dear Friends, Cheres Ami-e-s,

With 1185 days to go until the start of Gay Games 10, we are very pleased to send you this newsletter(link is external) which we plan to update every quarter.

The Paris 2018 Organizing Committee (all volunteer) includes 14 directors plus 120 volunteers, and we still need more volunteers!!  More information follows in this newsletter concerning our current needs.

Since 15 May, we have been working at our new offices located in the headquarters of the French Federation of Fencing (Escrime), the FFE.

Together, we have achieved the first phase of redefining, organizing, and building the Paris 2018 project.  We have launched the second phase of detailing and confirming the entire sport, cultural, and festivities program, as well as validating the venues and defining the pricing structure that will be offered to participants.  This is one of our main priorities in 2015, as well as ensuring the financial means to increase the visibility of Paris 2018.

With this newsletter, we hope to better respond to your needs regarding information about Paris 2018 – Gay Games 10, and to stay connected to our social networks and website.

You will find the key dates, updates, and information about the events, venues, ambassadors, and partners…in other words, all you need to prepare for Gay Games 10.

However, there is nothing like direct communication.  So we are proposing two meetings per year to meet with all interested supporters.  We are also planning many visits in France and around the world during sport and cultural events.

We hope you enjoy this newsletter from Paris 2018, and don’t forget, thanks to you, the Paris 2018 team is able to do its work for Gay Games 10.

Please do not hesitate to send us your comments via the www.paris2018.com website ‘Contact Us’ link.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in Paris in 2018.

Manuel Picaud  &  Evelyne Chenoun
Paris 2018 Co-Presidents

Newsletter June 2015

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Thursday, 16 April, 2015

Dons pour la Bourse Marc Naimark - Donation for the Marc Naimark Scholarship Fund

Marc Naimark vient de nous quitter. Marc était engagé depuis plus de 15 années dans l’organisation des Gay Games à travers le monde.
Toujours disponible, source de mille idées, Marc nous manque et nous manquera lors de Paris 2018 - 10e Gay Games, pour lesquels il a tant fait.

En sa mémoire, l’équipe de Paris 2018 a décidé de créer un fonds spécial qui portera son nom, dans le but de distribuer des bourses à des candidats du monde entier.
Merci par avance pour votre soutien.

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In Memory of Marc Naimark (17 Dec 1960 - 9 Avril 2015)

Marc was involved with the Gay Games since 1998, helping us in project all around the world.
Always available to help, always with lots of ideas, we will miss Marc, especially when the Paris 2018 - Gay Games 10 take place.

In Marc's memory, the Paris 2018 team has created the Marc Naimark Scholarship Fund to be awarded to deserving candidates from around the world.
Thank you, in advance, for your support.

 

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