ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of the sporting culture in Hong Kong. Specifically, it outlines the development of modern sports in Hong Kong in relation to the British and Chinese influences and then explores the impetus for and challenges of the successful bidding of Gay Games Hong Kong 2023. The chapter discusses diversity and inclusion issues of this mega-sporting event and concludes that Hong Kong is increasingly progressive and diverse, but far from inclusive and the sporting culture with LGBTQ+ communities requires transformation.
