Manuel Picaud, co-president of Paris 2018, was accompanied this Friday, October 6 by the Consul General of France of Los Angeles, Christophe Lemoine.

Manuel Picaud : “California is where everything started for the Gay Games in 1982. Since then, the largest Gay Games teams come from San Francisco and Los Angeles. To have Paris 2018 organize events in both cities to meet participants in their communities reflects the respect that we have for our constituency.“.

Among the guests, representatives of local clubs, press, Gay Games Ambassadors, partners, with members of the Federation of Gay Games and the Paris 2018 team. Several athletes from California, who already participated in a Gay Games events, shared their experiences : “You do not need to be a professional athlete, the Gay Games are all about participation and inclusion“.

More information on the Consul website.