Sports and homosexuality are often at odds. A professional footballer would still be better off hiding his homosexuality. Fortunately, there are organizations worldwide that promote the acceptance of homosexuality in sports. They stimulate major sporting events where sexual diversity is central. Cities can submit a bid if they want to organize such an event. My city is submitting a bid for a European sports event.
Trailblazing
I am one of the four pacers who, motivated by their own ideas, decide to take a chance. This event is an opportunity to increase the visibility of homosexuality in our city. With a lot of imagination but almost no resources, we start the preparations after the acceptance of the bid. Under high pressure: we have less than two years. It requires intensive cooperation, creativity and perseverance. With the help of six hundred motivated volunteers and professional organizations that sponsor in kind, we keep the costs limited.
Result
A professional event with ten sports tournaments and an extensive cultural program. Highly appreciated by the three thousand athletes and twenty thousand visitors. With great support and a balanced budget. Our biggest fan, the mayor, receives a standing ovation at the closing ceremony.