Are Hong Kong government agencies giving Gay Games the cold shoulder? Authorities stay quiet about coming event
- Four ‘supporting organisations’ have done little to help with grants, venues or promotion efforts
- With only 2,000 athletes confirmed so far, Games organisers have slashed programme, scaled down event
Four organisations, Brand Hong Kong, InvestHK, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), are all listed as “supporting organisations” for the city event, but the Post has learned that they have done little to demonstrate their backing.
Organisers had hoped the government bodies, which had expressed support as long ago as 2016, would have helped by promoting the event, providing grants and venues, or issuing public statements.
But Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) is not listed on any government websites and no government agencies or officials have spoken in support of the event.
The government in August said in response to media queries that the Games were organised by a community organisation and many events would be held at private venues.
