EuroGames break all records!

More than 5000 athletes have registered for the lesbian and gay multi-sports 
championships in Munich. Never before have the EuroGames been attended 
by so many participants from so many countries.


Munich, 14th June 2004 - More than 6000 people have, by the close of the 
registration period, registered for the EuroGames 2004, which are taking 
place in Munich from 29th July until 1st August. The majority of them, 
around 5300, will be taking active part in over 200 competitive events, 
which are being organized for them in 26 different sports. The remaining 
participants have registered as volunteer helpers and private hosts. 
Never before in the history of the EuroGames have so many people 
showed so much enthusiasm for the lesbian and gay multi-sport 
championships.

As expected, the largest number of participants will be coming from Germany. 
The Netherlands provide the second largest national contingent, followed
by Great Britain, Switzerland, Denmark and France. But athletes have also 
registered from the Ukraine, Portugal and Estonia. This summer people from
a total of 38 countries will be taking part in sports all around the Olympic Park.


TOP 10 Sports (Status as of: 11th June 2004)
782 Soccer		661 Swimming		327 Tennis	105 Squash
702 Volleyball		445 Badminton		298 Basketball	
679 Track & Field		372 Ballroom Dancing	209 Triathlon	


Anyone who wants to visit the games can register as a spectator for the 
sports and cultural program at www.eurogames.info/2004. The cultural 
week (Kulturwoche) with films, theatre, concerts and parties begins as 
early as 24th July. The La Ola visitor's ticket costs 35 Euro. Included in 
this are the opening and closing ceremonies and the ticket for the local 
transportation system in Munich (MVV). The opening ceremony takes place 
at 8 pm on 29th July in the Olympic Hall. Stars such as Jimmy Somerville, 
Marla Glen, The Croonettes and Georgette Dee will ensure that everyone 
is in the right mood.

The EuroGames are intended for sportswomen and sportsmen who actively 
support the integration of homosexuals in sport. Everyone is welcome to 
attend, regardless of background,  sexual orientation, religious or political 
beliefs. In particular the participation of athletes with special needs is 
encouraged. The association "EuroGames München e.V." is the organizer 
of the EuroGames Munich. More than 250 volunteer helpers are active in 
nine project groups. They have largely been recruited from lesbian and gay 
sports clubs in Munich. The preparations are being coordinated by a 
nine-person board.

Information and material for the press at www.eurogames.info/2004

Sascha C. Falk Mrotzek
Press Spokesman
Tel +49 (0) 172 854 25 12
sascha.mrotzek@eurogames.info