Thousands From Across Nation In Town For 2023 Gay Softball World Series

By Reg Chapman, CBS Minnesota

August 28, 2023 / 5:23 PM

MINNEAPOLIS -- More than 4,500 athletes are in town to participate in one of the largest annual gay sporting events in the world. On Monday, opening ceremonies are underway for the 2023 Gay Softball World Series.

It's also a big first for this softball tournament, as the Minnesota Twins are the first Major League Baseball team to partner with the event in its 46-year history.

In all, 225 teams from 54 member cities make up the Gay Softball World Series.

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