German leader to open Gay Games VIII
Posted on March 30, 2010
Filed Under 365Gay, News
Germany’s foreign minister and vice chancellor, Guido Westerwelle, will preside over the opening ceremony of the 2010 Gay Games, according to a news release [1]from the sports organization.
Westerwelle, who has been out on the job since 2001, will open the eighth Gay Games, held this year in Cologne, Germany.
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“We are so pleased to have found such a prominent advocate. With his commitment, Dr. Guido Westerwelle sends an important signal for more tolerance and acceptance of gays and lesbians in our society,” said Annete Wachter, chief executive officer of Gay Games Cologne, said in a statement.
The Gay Games are expected to attract 12,000 athletes from 70 countries. At least 34,000 spectators are expected to watch the opening ceremonies.
The goal of the Gay Games is to foster tolerance for the LGBT community.
[1] http://www.games-cologne.de/en/gay-games/news/guido-westerwelle-will-be-sponsor-gay-games-viii-cologne-2010
[2] http://www.365gay.com/wp-content/uploads/news-germany-gay-games-top.jpg
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