Sports, Friendship and Then Some: The Straits Games Hits Manila
Want to smash balls, make new friends, and experience Manila’s thrilling nightlife scene? Then take part in The Straits Games 2013 Manila this October 18-20 weekend. Held for the first time ever in the Philippines , The Straits Games 2013 Manila will see sports enthusiasts and social butterflies from across eight countries and all colors of the LGBT rainbow converging in the friendly metro capital of Manila. Their goal: To win in six team and individual sports, get to know each other in sweaty camaraderie, and just let loose in the swanky after parties capping off the three-day games. The Straits Games: A History The Straits Games traces its roots as a friendly sports event between two organizations – the Leadership Programme Graduates of Malaysia and Men After Work of Singapore back in 2002. Its name was inspired by the Straits of Malacca, a stretch of water and strategic shipping lane just off the coast of Malay Peninsula where both Malaysia and Singapore are located. But what ...