Local LGBTQIA+ groups boycott 2026 Gay Games in Valencia, accusing regional government of 'pinkwashing'
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Jon Holmes
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Valencia is preparing to host the 2026 Gay Games, but the majority of local LGBTQIA+ groups are boycotting the event. They accuse the region's right-wing government of using the Games to "pinkwash" its otherwise anti-LGBTQIA+ legislative agenda. Over 10,000 participants from 80 countries are registered, but local activists and several Spanish queer sports organizations are refusing to participate, creating a significant rift between international attendees and the local LGBTQ+ community.
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· 3 pulledThey accuse the region's right-wing government of using the Gay Games to 'pink wash' its otherwise anti-LGBTQIA+ legislative agenda.
More than 10,000 participants are registered to attend from 80 countries, but they may be surprised to discover that local groups and activists, along with several Spanish queer sports organisations, are boycotting the Games.
The 2026 Gay Games are facing a major boycott by local LGBTQIA+ groups.
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