Sports Events

The WGBC is a Not-For-Profit (NFP) straight friendly LGBTQI+ inclusive organisation supported by Boxing Australia and Boxing Australia NSW.

There key objectives are:

Promote boxing to and amongst the LGBTQI+ and wider community to compete in the sport of boxing in a safe and friendly environment, and in particular providing opportunities for people with diverse genders and sexualities.

Hold successful boxing championships aligned with Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) rules, sanctioned by a boxing authority, ensuring that no individual shall be excluded, shamed or intimidated from participating based on sexual orientation or identification or gender identity.

HONG KONG COMES FIRST ! First ever in Asia to host the 11th edition of the Gay Games, with 12,000 participants and 75,000 spectators gathering to play 36 Sports, to enjoy a rich calendar of Arts & Culture events, to dance and have fun at the Festival Village, for 9 days, 11-19 November 2022.

EuroGames in Copenhagen & Malmo in 2021 will include 29 different sports, all with their own tournaments. All tournaments will take place in either Copenhagen and Malmö between 18-21 August with approximately 5,000 athletes expected to attend. All tournaments will include a series of team sports for male, female or mixed-gender teams.