World Choir Games in Ohio draw 15,000 participants

CINCINNATI (AP) –

The world's largest and most prominent choir competition is coming to a close in southwest Ohio.

Organizers behind the World Choir Games in Cincinnati say several major events have sold out during the last week and a half as they now prepare to award several groups Friday in a variety of categories including barbershop and show choir.

The games began July 4 and will have featured 15,000 participants from more than 60 countries. It's the first time the games, held every two years, have been hosted in the United States.  More