The organizers of the 2010 Gay Games in Cologne, Germany, announced Sept. 14 that more than 1,700 athletes and artists have now registered to participate in the quadrennial sports & cultural event next July and August, according to a press release.
Participants from more than 30 nations have already signed up, including many from Eastern European countries where many who are openly gay or lesbian are still persecuted. Participation by the host country Germany leads all other nations with registrations from the United States and The Netherlands following close behind.
See www.games-cologne.com.