After a row between the local organising committee in Montreal and the event’s rights holders – the Federation of Gay Games – plans for the event collapsed, with the FGG revoking Montreal’s right to use its name and logo.
Following consultations with public and private partners, the Montreal 2006 organising team vowed to stage a rival event – without the FGG’s backing.
Said a spokesman for the meeting’s organisers: “Over the next two days, participants in the meeting will concentrate on issues that address the needs of gay and lesbian athletes around the world such as, obtaining recognition for their sporting activities, creating visibility for international events and having the opportunity to create a democratic, representative international sporting association.”
