"It is with deep regret that due to financial challenges, World OutGames must cancel opening and closing ceremonies and sports programming with the exception of aquatics, country western dance and soccer," the event's board of directors said in a statement. "The Human Rights Conference and cultural programs will continue as planned. We thank everyone who has supported the effort and apologize to those who will be impacted by this difficult decision."
According to the event's website, World OutGames was supposed to bring more than 450 events to South Florida this year in the areas of sport, culture and human rights.
The World OutGames was created by the Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association, although the OutGames are open to all who wish to participate, regardless of sexual orientation.
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