(Also see the Gay Holland story)
The Gay Games were hosted by Amsterdam in 1998. There were more than 25 sports and 1500 athletes. The opening and closing ceremonies were held in the local stadium. Venues for the sporting events were spread out across the city and suburbs. The photos here are of the ceremonies, rowing and swimming. The swimming and diving were held in the picturesque city of Amersfoort, a twenty minute train ride south of Amsterdam. (Also see the Gay Holland story)