I would like to congratulate all those involved with the 1st Asia Pacific Outgames Melbourne 2008 – the organisers, volunteers and participants. The GLBTI and straight participants of all ages and racial backgrounds from all over Australia, Oceania, South East Asia, Europe and the Americas enjoyed playing with their neighbours in marvellous Melbourne.

As President of the Host City Team I attended all 12 sports, and witnessed the sprit of fair play and the some excellent performances. The Rainbow Conversations Conference was also a great success. Well done Melbourne for putting on a great show.

I also wish to clarify correspondence in the last issue (MCV #370, Thursday February 7) about the Street Circuit Run, being the last event of the 1st Asia Pacific Outgames held on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda before Pride March on Sunday February 3 2008.

Pride March secured the road’s closure for the race and a short window of time was granted in which the race could be run. Therefore the people who participated in the race were required to qualify for it by running either the 5km or the 10km races held as part of the 1st Asia Pacific Outgames around Albert Park Lake the day before, i.e. on Saturday February 2.

The 5km and 10km events were open to all genders, nationalities and ages and all were well represented there. It was clear on the website that when people registered for the run component of the  1st Asia Pacific Outgames that in order to qualify for the Street Circuit Run, a qualifying time had to be obtained first by running either the 5km or 10km events.

The Street Circuit Run attracted a lot of attention and it is hoped that it be run every year in conjunction with Pride March.

Malcolm Campbell
President, Queers Sports Alliance Melbourne

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