In Athlete Spotlight #2, South African athlete Craig Davies discusses competing at Gay Games XII, the importance of international solidarity, and why sustainable LGBTQIA+ sporting communities remain essential beyond the Games.

Muholi Art Institute reports from the opening of Gay Games XII València 2026, exploring global participation, inclusion, representation, and LGBTQIA+ solidarity as the Games make their historic debut in Spain and the Mediterranean region.

Muholi Art Institute will travel to Valencia, Spain, from 25 June to 6 July 2026 to cover Gay Games 2026 through photography, editorial storytelling, and behind-the-scenes coverage. The team will document the athletes, communities, cultural moments, and energy that define this global celebration of sport, pride, and belonging.

What does it mean to build an archive of those the world has tried to erase? At the Beyra Festival, Prof. Zanele Muholi offered an answer rooted in intention, community, and the responsibility to speak for those who can no longer speak for themselves.