Limerick’s application for boxing and wheelchair rugby inclusion in 2018 Gay Games approved

Latest step in bid to host international games

Sneyers concluded: “With the approval of these requests, bidding organizations will be able to finalize their sports programs, a key element in their bid books, due in late February 2013. It’s only then that we will see each organization’s vision of how Gay Games X can promote equality through sport and culture. The final decision on the host of Gay Games X will take place at a special meeting of FGG delegates, officers and volunteers in October 2013 in Cleveland, host with Akron of Gay Games 9 in August 2014.”

Should Limerick be successful the event will see in excess of 10,000 competitors descend on Limerick and the Shannon region for a showcase of Sporting & Cultural activities. It is estimated that the 10 day event will bring in approximately €50,000,000 in revenue for the region.

So far the bid has been supported by Shannon Development, Failte Ireland, Limerick City Council, Shannon Airport, University of Limerick, Limerick Chamber of Commerce, Analogue Devices and the Shannon Conference & Events Bureau.

If anybody would like to offer financial support for the 2018 Bid can log onto the website and click on the Donate button or email ggx@limerick2018.com.

The public support has been overwhelming and organizers are appealing for anybody who wishes to get involved in any way shape of form to get in contact via the website www.limerick2018.com.

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Nster.com