Once in four yearsGoaty and Pawar were two of the three Indians to participate in the International Gay Games 2026. The Gay Games is the world’s largest international LGBTQIA+ sporting and cultural event, held once every four years. While she was keen to participate in the previous Gay Games held in Hong Kong and Mexico in 2022, finances were an issue. Participation in Valencia Gay Games was realised with help from International Front Runners and Gay Games Federation. Pointing out that among the 10,000-odd participants at the Gay Games, only three were Indians.