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About the Gay Games
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Gay Games Chicago 2006
Gay Games VII Sports and Cultural Festival
When:July 15 - 22, 2006
Where:Chicago, IL


From July 15-22, 2006, Chicago played host to the world and welcomed thousands of athletes, spectators and cultural participants into the city for the seventh quadrennial Gay Games Sports and Cultural Festival. The Games featured an estimated 12,000 participants, competition in 30 sports, world-class athletes and artists, band and choral performances, nightly medal ceremonies, a week-long arts festival, parties, and spectacular opening and closing ceremonies featuring entertainment, pageantry, and the parade of participants from more than 70 countries.

The Gay Games are open to anyone. There are no qualifying events, no minimum or maximum requirements, and no mandatory affiliations. The Games are built on the founding principles of Participation, Inclusion, and Personal Best, and promote a supportive environment, free from bigotry, where participants achieve success by their own measure. More than a tournament or cultural program, the Gay Games is a gathering of the international sports and arts community that changes lives, attitudes, and the very nature of competition.

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CBS New on Logo: Gay Games Preview Gay Games VII Come To A Close
 As the Games wind down, we take an in-depth look at the ballroom dancing competition. Jason and team also share some highlights from Gay Games VII.

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Chagmion meets the South African women's soccer team; Cyndi Lauper at the Games' closing ceremonies.

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A look at the physique competition and the very flashy Pink Flamingo synchronized swimming event.

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Itay sits down with the West Hollywood water polo team to find out why they're the competition's "favorites".

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