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While 47 out LGBTQ+ athletes compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics, thousands more will gather this summer for the Gay Games in València, Spain. Since 1982, this global event has celebrated inclusion over exclusion, welcoming athletes of all identities to compete in everything from track and field to dragon boating.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will welcome 45 openly queer athletes, the most in Winter Games history. From groundbreaking trans skiers to three-time champions, these athletes are competing authentically and inspiring millions.
The 2026 Milan Winter Olympics kicks off this week with a record-breaking 41 out LGBTQ+ athletes competing across nine events. It's the most visible queer representation in Winter Olympics history, nearly triple the number from just eight years ago.