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The Straits Games 2008

Posted on 05 October 2008 by Gabrielle Chong Yong Wei

 
TSG2008KL (The Straits Games 2008) will be hosted in Kuala Lumpur from October 10-12, 2008. LPG (Leadership Programme for Gays) is proud to be the Games organizer and play host to all participants from the Asian countries.

The theme for this year is ‘Soaring the Spirit of Friendship’

The theme emphasizes the importance of strengthening friendship through participation and interaction among all participants.

TSG2008KL aims to set new standards with more countries participating, better sports events and social activities:

- Sports competed are Badminton, Bowling, Volleyball, Squash and Tennis
- Welcome Reception and Ice-breaking activities
- Gala Dinner & Awards Nite
- Tie-in with leading a Gay clubbing event organizers

BACKGROUND OF TSG

The Straits Games or popularly known as TSG started as an annual sports event between 2 community groups from Malaysia and Singapore to foster friendship and promote a healthy lifestyle in our communities.

The success of TSG has generated encouraging participation from other Asian countries; Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.

The countries participating in TSG2008KL are Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines.

For more information, please visit http://www.mylpg.net/tsg/intro.htm

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