The world had already seen us party; in 2002, they saw us play. Two years after the 2000 Olympics put Sydney on the map, the city welcomed over 12,000 international athletes and artists for the first-ever Gay Games in the Southern Hemisphere.
This original souvenir pin, carrying the official “Under New Skies” branding, is a relic from a landmark event that transformed the Harbour City into a global stage for queer excellence. It documents a pivotal shift in the local cultural landscape — a moment where the grit of grassroots activism met the polish of international competition. More than just a piece of sports ephemera, this pin is a badge from the week Sydney officially became a world capital of visibility and pride.
Country: Australia
Year: 2002
Organisation: Sydney 2002 Gay Games Ltd.
Size: 28mm
Text: English
Condition: Good, light scratches.
The world had already seen us party; in 2002, they saw us play. Two years after the 2000 Olympics put Sydney on the map, the city welcomed over 12,000 international athletes and artists for the first-ever Gay Games in the Southern Hemisphere.
This original souvenir pin, carrying the official “Under New Skies” branding, is a relic from a landmark event that transformed the Harbour City into a global stage for queer excellence. It documents a pivotal shift in the local cultural landscape — a moment where the grit of grassroots activism met the polish of international competition. More than just a piece of sports ephemera, this pin is a badge from the week Sydney officially became a world capital of visibility and pride.
Country: Australia
Year: 2002
Organisation: Sydney 2002 Gay Games Ltd.
Size: 28mm
Text: English
Condition: Good, light scratches.
