The World Outgames wrapped up in Copenhagen leaving a high bar for the Olympics and future Outgames. Canada placed fifth in the overall medal count.

"The Olympics shies away from its political and its academic responsibilities — the Outgames embraces them," former NBA player John Amaechi told Xtra.ca at the Outgames.

Check out more of that interview and highlights from this year's event in our video below:



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