In Sydney over the weekend, the Sydney Gay Games opened for its sixth time. They have 12,000 competitors from 80 nations, no word on whether the 2000 Olympics facilities are in use. Participating in the opening was the very fine singer k.d. lang, who also celebrated her 41st birthday. (No, that's not k.d. on the ice there.)
I wonder whether it's more a sporting event or more a cultural event.