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Lights, camera, wrestle!
Wrestlers WithOut Borders (www.wrestlerswob.com) has found a way to use low-budget multimedia technology to help its members train for Chicago 2006 while raising a little money to promote wrestling.  This summer, 160 wrestlers from around the world gathered at a campground in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains for a few days of grappling under the trees. WWB volunteers used a digital camcorder to shoot video of this year's 11th annual freestyle wrestling clinic and tournament, then processed the video with standard Macintosh OS X software to make it available to its members on DVD or VHS for a nominal charge. The wrestlers, most of whom have never seen footage of themselves in competition before, are able to review the footage with their coaches to analyze their mistakes and see what is working for their peers.
"I hit a reverse fireman's carry for my first takedown and got immediate back points," said WWB Chairman Roger Brigham. "Then I shot it again and it was stopped cold. I looked at the tape and saw how on the second takedown I missed grabbing my opponent correctly."  WWB sells the video through the online store of one of its member clubs, Golden Gate Wrestling of San Francisco, which also offers video of its Memorial Day Weekend Tournament and Clinic. The videos, available at www.ggwc.org, sell for $25 in DVD or $20 in VHS. Proceeds of the Pennsylvania video will be used by WWB to promote LGBT freestyle wrestling. Proceeds of the GGWC video will be used by the club for its team preparations.
Brigham said there was a lot of anticipation at both tournaments this year about Gay Games 2006 and its potential for increased wrestling turnout. Since the Gay Games were last held in the United States, when women's wrestling made its debut at Gay Games IV in New York City, college and secondary school programs for women have sprung into existence, and women's wrestling was allowed for the first time in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. In addition, the Gay Games is breaking new ground by offering an age division for wrestlers 50 years and older. "Under the old system, I could have gotten my butt kicked by somebody 15 years younger than me," said Brigham. "Now I can get my butt kicked by somebody my own age." |
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International swimmers affirm commitment to Gay Games
The International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA) annual general meeting took place the day before the start of IGLA's 14th Championships, hosted this year by the Nadadores of South Florida and held at Fort Lauderdale Aquatics Center and the International Swimming Hall of Fame complex in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
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Paris tournament planned
The French Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation (FSGL) is organising a multi-sport tournament to be held in Paris from 13 to 16 May, 2005. More than 1,500 participants from Europe, North America and Australia are expected to attend.
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San Diego Fundraiser a happy success
On Saturday, Sept. 11, the FGG and The Museum for the Living Artist, San Diego Art Institute held a fundraiser to benefit financially challenged athletes who want to attend the Gay Games in Chicago in 2006 and local artists. Sue Palmer and Kenny Ard provided the music and entertainment. Deputy Major Toni Atkins was the guest speaker.
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Rudy Galindo is 'hippest' new Gay Games Ambassador!
And now he's added a new twist to his daily routine: he's become the latest person to join the Federation of Gay Games Ambassador program. He will also serve as honorary chair for figure skating for Chicago Gy Games 2006.
"It means a lot to me to be asked to support the Gay Games movement, knowing that the Gay Games' key founder, Dr. Tom Waddell, died from AIDS during an era when treatments were not as advanced as today," Galindo said. "The many organizations that make up the Federation of Gay Games are about fitness for life as much as they are about organizing competitions."
Read more about Galindo on the FGG website: in English or French.
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At its annual general meeting of team representatives held 6 October 2004, IGLA voted to continue its close relationship with the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) and rejected a proposal to join the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Alliance (GLISA). The discussion regarding GLISA came during a motion by a delegate from A Contre Courant, IGLA's member team in Montreal, that IGLA join GLISA. The motion was defeated.
Fifteen sports clubs will participate in organising events that include basketball, diving, handball, physique, rugby, sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water-polo and wrestling. Cultural events will include walks of Paris, art exhibits, and participation from local musicians and choral groups. For more information, see: 
When former U.S. champion and bronze world medalist Rudy Galindo had total hip replacement surgery in 2003, he didn't let him go about skating with the flare that had won him an adoring following around the world.
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