In 2016, Auckland Council and the LGBTQ+ sporting community came together to host the Proud to Play Games, an international competition.
Over 50 sports, 500 athletes and 20 days of competitive events, including:
Touch Rugby
Volleyball
Roller Derby
Tennis
Badmington
Swimming
Ocean Swim
Marathon
Cycling
Ten Pin Bowling
After a successful event, Proud to Play continued to support the LGBTQ+ sporting community by developing and connecting inclusive sporting groups around New Zealand.