Anti Doping: WBSC and ITA offer webinar on Clean Sport Education

24/11/2023

The webinar, organised by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and International Testing Agency, will take place on 7 December in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish and French. WBSC Athletes' Commission Member and ITA Education Ambassador Randolph Oduber will answer questions.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/anti-doping-wbsc-and-ita-offer-webinar-on-clean-sport-education

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari elected as new SportAccord Treasurer

14/11/2023

President Fraccari now holds the additional roles of SportAccord Treasurer & Executive Committee member as well as ARISF Secretary General.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari-elected-as-new-sportaccord-treasurer

WBSC announces MUFG as Global Sponsor

09/11/2023

MUFG Bank, Ltd., one of Japan’s largest banks, will be a Japan Round sponsor of the third WBSC Premier12 presented by RAXUS, scheduled to be held in November, 2024.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-announces-mufg-as-global-sponsor

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: More exciting times ahead for baseball/softball following LA28 inclusion

20/10/2023

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on this week’s tremendous news that baseball and softball will return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari-more-exciting-times-ahead-for-baseballsoftball-following-la28-inclusion

Baseball and Softball confirmed as part of Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 sports programme

16/10/2023

The IOC Session in Mumbai, India confirmed that baseball and softball will return to the sports programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 following a vote by IOC Members.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball-and-softball-confirmed-as-part-of-olympic-games-los-angeles-2028-sports-programme

WBSC statement on LA28 new sport proposal

09/10/2023

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-statement-on-la28-new-sport-proposal

WBSC Partners with Alibaba Cloud for Sustainability Drive

09/10/2023

The WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup, taking place in Türkiye from 10-15 October, will be the first event to implement Alibaba Cloud’s sustainability initiatives

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-partners-with-alibaba-cloud-for-sustainability-drive

President Fraccari attends inaugural IOC Esports Commission meeting at Olympic House

06/10/2023

The WBSC President joined fellow members for the first meeting following the announcement of the new Esports Commission by the IOC in September

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/president-fraccari-attends-inaugural-ioc-esports-commission-meeting-at-olympic-house

Baseball5 star Ayako Rokkaku represents WBSC at International Athletes’ Forum

03/10/2023

WBSC Athletes’ Commission member Ayako Rokkaku travelled to Lausanne for the first in-person International Athletes’ Forum since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball5-star-ayako-rokkaku-represents-wbsc-at-international-athletes-forum

Maria Soto: Softball Olympian & Venezuelan NOC President visits Olympic House, emphasises baseball and softball’s credentials for Olympic inclusion

30/09/2023

Olympic and softball legend Maria Soto met with IOC President Thomas Bach in her position as Venezuelan Olympic Committee President and reiterated her belief that baseball and softball should be on the Los Angeles 2028 programme.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/maria-soto-softball-olympian-venezuelan-noc-president-visits-olympic-house-emphasises-baseball-and-softballs-credentials-for-olympic-inclusion

Asian Games: WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari meets with Chinese Olympic Committee Vice President Li Yingchuan

25/09/2023

Mr Yingchuan is also the Vice Director of the General Administration of Sport of China. President Fraccari also visited the Zhejiang Xiaoshan Guali Town baseball field, which is the national women's baseball training base of China.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/asian-games-wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari-meets-with-chinese-olympic-committee-vice-president-li-yingchuan

WBSC teams up with Snapscreen for inaugural Baseball Champions League Americas

25/09/2023

Snapscreen, with its fan clip sharing product ClipShare, will work alongside the WBSC during the Baseball Champions League Americas tournament, which starts in Mexico on Thursday

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-teams-up-with-snapscreen-for-inaugural-baseball-champions-league-americas

WBSC unveils historic launch of WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series and ePremier12™ at Tokyo Game Show

21/09/2023

The WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will feature weekly online and offline tournaments on the highly successful WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS. "We are embarking on an extraordinary journey that redefines the landscape of sports and entertainment," WBSC CEO Michael Schmidt said. In 2024, in addition to online tournaments, the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will culminate with the ePremier12™.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/world-baseball-softball-confederation-wbsc-unveils-historic-launch-of-wbsc-ebaseball-series-and-epremier12-at-tokyo-game-show

WBSC proud to be associated with IPACS as active partner and advocate for good governance

14/09/2023

The WBSC and the Integrity Unit has committed itself to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in its governance.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-proud-to-be-associated-with-ipacs-as-active-partner-and-advocate-for-good-governance

CARNEXT becomes presenting sponsor of WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Final Stage

14/09/2023

CARNEXT, a major sponsor of Samurai Japan, is extending its support to the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup, providing fans with excitement and top-level sports entertainment and competition while promoting the empowerment of women.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/carnext-becomes-the-presenting-sponsor-of-the-9th-wbsc-womens-baseball-world-cup-final-stage

WBSC begins Round Three of Continental Association Governance Review

13/09/2023

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Integrity Unit has begun the third round of its Continental Association (CA) Governance Review.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-begins-round-three-of-continental-association-governance-review

WBSC announces key changes to Statutes to enhance the promotion of Baseball/Softball around the world

06/09/2023

The changes to the Statutes will be voted on by the WBSC World Congress later in the year

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-announces-key-changes-to-statutes-to-enhance-the-promotion-of-baseballsoftball-around-the-world

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari joins IOC Esports Commission following success of WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

05/09/2023

President Riccardo Fraccari has been named as part of the IOC Esports Commission as the WBSC continues to lead in this area with the success of official video game WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-joins-ioc-esports-commission-following-success-of-wbsc-ebaseball-power-pros

WBSC Legacy Club: Baseball5 in Refugee Camps

23/08/2023

A Q & A with WBSC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Marco Ienna explains the importance of Baseball5 in Refugee Camps and the commitment of the WBSC Legacy Club.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-legacy-club-baseball5-in-refugee-camps

The WBSC Family mourns the passing of Annette O'Malley

02/08/2023

Annette O'Malley was the wife of 52 years of International Baseball Pioneer Peter O'Malley, both pictured above (photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers).

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/the-wbsc-family-mourns-the-passing-of-annette-omalley

WBSC announces CARNEXT as WBSC Global Sponsor

01/08/2023

As a staunch supporter of the Samurai Japan programme, CARNEXT has extended its support to the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup to deliver excitement, top-level sports entertainment and competition to the fans, and to further the goal of empowering women.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-announces-carnext-as-wbsc-global-sponsor

WBSC Executive Board approves changes to U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Tournament Regulations

24/07/2023

The Softball Technical Commission recommendations included increasing the pitching distance to 40 feet (12.18 metres) and the number of innings from five to seven.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-executive-board-approves-changes-to-u-15-womens-softball-world-cup-tournament-regulations

WBSC President watches Azraq Baseball5 Refugee Team in action during Jordan visit

22/07/2023

The WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari watched the Azraq Baseball5 Refugee Team in action, presented them with new uniforms and met with Jordan Olympic Committee President HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein during his visit to Jordan

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-watches-azraq-baseball5-refugee-team-in-action-during-jordan-visit

WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS captivates global audiences at Olympic Esports Week Singapore 2023

11/07/2023

The world’s first Olympic Esports Series, of which baseball was one of 10 virtual sports, culminated with the live finals in Singapore where the WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS competition amassed nearly two million views online.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-ebaseball-power-pros-captivates-global-audiences-at-olympic-esports-week-singapore-2023

Baseball Champions League launched; First-ever professional and world-level competition for clubs

10/07/2023

The Baseball Champions League Invitational will be held from 28 September to 1 October at Kukulcán Alamo Ballpark in Yucatán, Mexico.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball-champions-league-launched-first-ever-professional-and-world-level-competition-for-clubs

Major milestone in international baseball: WBSC unveils Official Rules of Baseball

23/06/2023

The WBSC has published its first-ever rulebook, setting that stage for the upcoming 2023 season and the birth of a new era for global baseball. The application of the rules is compulsory in all WBSC baseball competitions.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/major-milestone-in-international-baseball-wbsc-unveils-official-rules-of-baseball

World Refugee Day: WBSC host Baseball5 Open Day at Azraq Refugee Camp to drive home message of integration

20/06/2023

The WBSC Baseball5 Refugee Team welcomed a team from a local village to train and play at the Azraq Refugee Camp’s facility in a game that drove home the power of sport to unite people.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/world-refugee-day-wbsc-host-baseball5-open-day-at-azraq-refugee-camp-to-drive-home-message-of-integration

Updated WBSC Disciplinary By-Laws and Safeguarding Rules published

19/06/2023

The Executive Committee unanimously approved what the WBSC Integrity Unit and the WBSC Safeguarding Officers recommended. All revised documents are available for download.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/updated-wbsc-disciplinary-by-laws-and-safeguarding-rules-published

WBSC and KONAMI confirm finalists for Olympic Esports Finals 2023 Baseball event

08/06/2023

Nearly 30,000 participants played WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS during the Japan and global qualifiers as part of the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-and-konami-confirm-finalists-for-olympic-esports-finals-2023-baseball-event

WBSC Yearbook 2022: Check out the recap of another exciting year in global Baseball, Softball & Baseball5

05/06/2023

Your essential guide to the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC’s) activities and events in 2022.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-yearbook-2022-check-out-the-recap-of-another-exciting-year-in-global-baseball-softball-baseball5

WBSC Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions Rules updated

05/06/2023

The WBSC strongly encourages its national federations to implement the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions (PMC) rules at the national level by either referencing the WBSC PMC Rules in their statutes or Integrity Rules or adopting the model rules for national federations in line with the Olympic Movement Code PMC.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-prevention-of-manipulation-of-competitions-rules-updated

WBSC President Fraccari celebrates Baseball5 success in Schools Olympics in Italy

01/06/2023

The WBSC President participated as a guest of honour in the Panathlon Club International monthly event in Parma.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-fraccari-celebrates-baseball5-success-in-schools-olympics-in-italy

WBSC confirmed as Associate Member of ASOIF

31/05/2023

WBSC joins the ASOIF family as a permanent Associate Member with baseball and softball having featured at six and five editions of the Olympic Games, respectively.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-confirmed-as-associate-member-of-asoif

Media accreditation open for Olympic Esports Series 2023 finals

30/05/2023

Media have to complete the accreditation form online by Monday, 5 June. The final of the Olympic EsportsSeries 2023 Baseball event is scheduled for 24 June.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/media-accreditation-open-for-olympic-esports-series-2023-finals

WBSC publishes first Integrity Unit annual report

26/05/2023

"The WBSC will continuously address best efforts to make our sport stronger, better and more accountable," commented WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-publishes-first-integrity-unit-annual-report

WBSC coaching course supports peace initiatives in Colombia

23/05/2023

Luis Perez (Puerto Rico) held a course for 20 coaches within the International Group for Peace initiative called "Life is a Diamond".

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-coaching-course-supports-peace-initiatives-in-colombia

WBSC’s work on the Prevention of Competition Manipulation used as best practice example during IOC Workshop

17/05/2023

The protection of the integrity of baseball and softball was also showcased among IF Best Practices during the IOC SPOC Workshop.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbscs-work-on-the-prevention-of-competition-manipulation-used-as-best-practice-example-during-ioc-workshop

#B5High5: Share your best Baseball5 moments during the month of May

04/05/2023

The WBSC launched the five-on-five, five-inning street version of baseball/softball in 2017.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/-b5high5-share-your-best-baseball5-moments-during-the-month-of-may

WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS: Prizes up for grabs for best eBASEBALL™ social players

30/04/2023

The eBASEBALL™ prize winners will be awarded to those who have promoted WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS through powerful storytelling on their social media platforms

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-ebaseball-power-pros-prizes-up-for-grabs-for-best-ebaseball-social-players

Baseball5 featured in International Day of Sport for Development and Peace initiative at Refugee Camp in Kenya

25/04/2023

The Kakuma Refugee Camp is located in the north western region of Kenya and is home to 200,000 people, primarily from South Sudan.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball5-featured-in-international-day-of-sport-for-development-and-peace-initiative-at-refugee-camp-in-kenya

Olympic Esports Series 2023: All set for eBASEBALL™ final qualifier

14/04/2023

Over 20,000 participants from nearly 50 countries have participated in the eBASEBALL™ qualification process for the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/olympic-esports-series-2023-all-set-for-ebaseball-final-qualifier

Play True Day: Play Ball, Play Fair campaign launches new series of anti-doping webinars

14/04/2023

The webinars are on Zoom and are available in English (primary), Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French and Russian (simultaneous translation). April 14 is WADA's 'Play True Day' 2023.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/play-true-day-play-ball-play-fair-campaign-launches-new-series-of-anti-doping-webinars

WBSC Europe announces event sanctioning procedure

13/04/2023

All events involving at least one National Team require sanctioning. Only sanctioned events are eligible to generate WBSC World Ranking points.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-europe-announces-event-sanctioning-procedure

WBSC Legacy Club launched on International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

06/04/2023

The WBSC marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace by announcing new Legacy Club, aimed at raising funds to offer more programmes focused on promoting inclusion and integration through sport around the world.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-legacy-club-launched-on-international-day-of-sport-for-development-and-peace

WBSC releases new #Safecall guidelines for events

05/04/2023

The WBSC has released new safeguarding guidelines as part of its commitment to providing a safe environment at WBSC events, aimed at ensuring all stakeholders know how to identify and report harassment and abuse. The #Safecall guidelines for athletes are available in 13 different languages.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-releases-new-safecall-guidelines-for-events

WBSC publishes first annual Governance Report in line with WBSC Strategic Plan 2022-2028

30/03/2023

The WBSC’s first annual Governance Report has been compiled by the Integrity Unit as President Fraccari emphasises the importance of transparency across the organisation.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-publishes-first-annual-governance-report-in-line-with-wbsc-strategic-plan-2022-2028

WBSC announces results of Continental Association Governance Review

30/03/2023

Improvements have been made in all areas after the WBSC conducted the second round of its Continental Association Governance Review

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-announces-results-of-continental-association-governance-review

WBSC OTT platform: Watch global baseball and softball on GameTime; Serie Nacional de Beisbol de Cuba, Women’s Softball Asia Cup first events of exciting 2023 baseball/softball season

29/03/2023

GameTime provides live-streaming, content on demand and highlights from every WBSC tournament, including all Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 World Cups, as well as eSport tournaments. Plus, additional events such as the Serie Nacional de Beisbol de Cuba or the Women’s Softball Asia Cup, both slated to leadoff GameTime’s 2023 season.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-ott-platform-watch-global-baseball-and-softball-on-gametime

KONAMI donates equipment to Africa baseball players

28/03/2023

KONAMI’s Baseball Equipment Reuse Project will see WBSC Africa hand out bats, gloves and balls to new players on the continent.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/konami-donates-equipment-to-africa-baseball-players

Record-breaking World Baseball Classic shows power of international baseball

24/03/2023

Record viewing figures, huge attendances and dramatic games at the World Baseball Classic have shown a great appetite for international baseball and emphasised the strength of the WBSC’s partnership with Major League Baseball

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/record-breaking-world-baseball-classic-shows-power-of-international-baseball

Executive Board meeting: WBSC welcomes two new members from Estonia and Vietnam

24/03/2023

The WBSC now has a total of 190 Members plus 15 Associate Members.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/executive-board-meeting-wbsc-welcomes-two-new-members-from-estonia-and-vietnam

WBSC publishes list of approved wooden baseball bats

23/03/2023

The list includes 38 brands. Only one-piece wooden bats can be used in the WBSC Premier12 and the U-23 and U-18 Baseball World Cups.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-publishes-list-of-approved-wooden-baseball-bats

WBSC baseball equipment package arrives in Micronesia, used in Olympic Solidarity course

23/03/2023

The WBSC package - consisting of 135 gloves, 24 softball bats, 30 baseball bats, 24 helmets, 12 catcher-gear sets and 18 gear bags - was sent to Fiji in 2021 for distribution throughout the Oceania region.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-baseball-equipment-package-arrives-in-micronesia-used-in-olympic-solidarity-course

Early success for WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS across more than 140 countries

20/03/2023

After its release in February, WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS has proven popular with downloads from all corners of the globe

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/early-success-for-wbsc-ebaseball-power-pros-across-more-than-140-countries

International pitch clock rule proving a success at Major League Baseball Spring Training

10/03/2023

The first reports of the pitching clock on Spring Training games show a decrease in the average duration of games with veteran players supporting the new initiative.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/international-pitch-clock-rule-proving-a-success-at-major-league-baseball-spring-training

International Women's Day: Ayako Rokkaku - Women's baseball a great opportunity for girls to experience the benefits of sport

08/03/2023

The reigning Baseball5 World Cup MVP and Women's Baseball World Cup winner talks about her life in baseball and an exciting future ahead.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/international-womens-day-ayako-rokkaku-womens-baseball-a-great-opportunity-for-girls-to-experience-the-benefits-of-sport

WBSC announces Strategic Partnership with Green Future Project to combat carbon emissions

07/03/2023

A total of 1,300 trees have been planted, 1,170 m2 of forest protected, and 98,310 units of clean energy produced so far.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-announces-strategic-partnership-with-green-future-project-to-combat-carbon-emissions

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: Baseball5 at Azraq Refugee Camp sets tone for future social initiatives

02/03/2023

World Baseball-Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on the inauguration of the Baseball5 field at the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan and the role of Baseball5 in giving people access to sport as the WBSC continues to embrace its social responsibility.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari-baseball5-at-azraq-refugee-camp-sets-the-tone-for-future-social-initiatives

WBSC and KONAMI join forces again for Olympic Esports Series 2023

01/03/2023

Following the success of the Olympic Virtual Series in 2021, where baseball was a huge hit, the WBSC and KONAMI are partnering once again to feature WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS in the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-and-konami-join-forces-again-for-olympic-esports-series-2023

Baseball5 features at first-ever Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation Hope and Dreams Sport Festival

27/02/2023

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari attended the Hope and Dreams Sports Festival where the accessible, dynamic and urban sport of Baseball5 featured alongside taekwondo competitions.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball5-features-at-first-ever-taekwondo-humanitarian-foundation-hope-and-dreams-sport-festival

Jessica Mendoza supports more seven-innings baseball

21/02/2023

The WBSC decided to introduce seven-inning baseball to its World Cups in 2019. The III WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, in September 2021, became the first international baseball tournament played with the seven-inning format.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/jessica-mendoza-supports-more-seven-innings-baseball

WBSC Europe Congress: President Fraccari applauds European growth and unity

11/02/2023

The WBSC President highlighted eSport and Baseball5 as two important tools to help continue the growth of baseball and softball across Europe and around the world.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-europe-congress-president-fraccari-applauds-europe-growth-and-unity

WBSC Europe Congress: New Continental Funds distribution process explained

11/02/2023

The WBSC Europe Congress started with the members holding a moment's silence out of respect for the Türkiye Baseball and Softball Federation and the victims of the earthquake disaster, which has struck the country.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-europe-congress-new-continental-funds-distribution-process-explained

WBSC and KONAMI team up to release WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®

09/02/2023

Previous versions of KONAMI’s baseball title have already featured in many successful eSport events, the latest of which was the inaugural edition of the Olympic Virtual Series where the WBSC and KONAMI partnered for the first time in eSport to deliver a successful tournament.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-and-konami-team-up-to-release-wbsc-ebaseball-power-pros-on-nintendo-switch-and-playstation

President Fraccari: Exciting year ahead for global baseball and softball community

08/02/2023

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari looks forward to an exciting calendar for 2023 packed with international baseball, softball and Baseball5 action.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/president-fraccari-exciting-year-ahead-for-global-baseball-and-softball-community

Mizuno unveils new, more sustainable official softball for WBSC Softball World Cups

18/01/2023

Through the WBSC-Mizuno partnership, that runs through to 2025, the Japan-based company is appointed as the official softball and umpire equipment supplier for all WBSC softball events, including Men’s and Women’s Softball World Cups.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/mizuno-unveils-new-more-sustainable-official-softball-for-wbsc-softball-world-cups

2022 in Review - Top Stories of the Year

16/01/2023

The top stories in 2022, a year in which baseball and softball returned with a full international events calendar and the introduction of new, exciting disciplines.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2022-in-review-top-stories-of-the-year

WBSC Baseball World Rankings: Japan remains as world No 1 men's baseball programme

31/12/2022

World No. 2 Chinese Taipei and No. 3 USA complete the podium. The end-of-the-year rankings reflect the addition of points gathered in 2022 as well as the expiration of all points earned in 2018.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-baseball-world-rankings-japan-remains-as-world-no-1-mens-baseball-programme

2022 Year in Focus

30/12/2022

The year 2022 was an historic one for the WBSC with new projects launched both on and off the field.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2022-year-in-focus

2022 Year in Review: WBSC on social media, creating a stronger presence

29/12/2022

A year full of action with baseball and softball events, the debut of Baseball5 on the international stage and the WBSC's first eSport global event provided the perfect opportunity to strengthen the organisation's social media presence.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2022-year-in-review-wbsc-on-social-media-creating-a-stronger-presence

End of the year message from the WBSC President to the global baseball softball community

22/12/2022

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari addresses baseball and softball leaders, players, media and fans around the world in the following end-of-year address.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/end-of-the-year-message-from-the-wbsc-president-to-the-global-baseball-softball-community

2022 Year in Review: WBSC's stronger effort on social and inclusive dimension of sport

19/12/2022

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari signed a Sport For All Declaration in Vatican City. Blind baseball proved to be WBSC's flagship parasport in 2022. Softball for All was on the programme of the Special Olympics USA games.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2022-in-review-wbsc-puts-strong-effort-on-social-and-inclusive-dimension-of-sport

WBSC signs MOU with VIRTUS - International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment

12/12/2022

The WBSC will include a new intellectual impairment class as part of future events.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-signs-mou-with-virtus-international-sports-federation-for-athletes-with-intellectual-impairment

WBSC World Cup umpire Po-Chun Liu awarded for her dedication to gender equality in sports

12/12/2022

After receiving the IOC Women and Sports World Trophy in 2019, Po-Chun Liu, the first female World Cup Baseball umpire from Taiwan, received another recognition at the 26th Sports Elite Awards.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-world-cup-umpire-po-chun-liu-received-special-award-for-her-dedication-to-achieving-gender-equality-in-sports

Monica Abbott, Cole Evans, Maria Soto & Vaclav Svoboda complete WBSC Athletes’ Commission as softball athlete representatives

24/11/2022

The four members were elected by athletes from National Federation members in an electronic vote staged from 1-9 November.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/monica-abbott-cole-evans-maria-soto-vaclav-svoboda-complete-wbsc-athletes-commission-as-softball-athlete-representatives

Corpay Cross-Border Announced as World Baseball Softball's Official Global FX Payments Provider

22/11/2022

WBSC members, along with the broader WBSC ecosystem of corporate business partners, will be able to gain access to and utilise Corpay’s innovative solutions to help mitigate their foreign exchange exposure.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/corpay-cross-border-announced-as-world-baseball-softballs-official-global-fx-payments-provider

WBSC Executive Board meets online, reviews busy 2022 year, looks ahead to exciting 2023

18/11/2022

Last week's inaugural Baseball5 World Cup was declared "a huge success" by President Fraccari.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-executive-board-meets-online-reviews-busy-2022-year-looks-ahead-to-exciting-2023

WBSC invites all Member Federations to join the new edition of the Sport Specific Anti Doping Webinar on 22 November

15/11/2022

Participation is free. The webinar is available in English, Spanish and French and is part of the "Play Ball, Play Fair" campaign run by the WBSC Integrity Unit.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-invites-all-member-federations-to-join-the-new-edition-of-the-sport-specific-anti-doping-webinar-on-22-november

Cuba crowned first ever WBSC Baseball5 World Champions

12/11/2022

A Youth Baseball5 World Cup will be held next year before a second edition of the Baseball5 World Cup in 2024. Baseball5 will also feature in the sixth Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games and the ANOCA Beach Games in Tunisia next year and the Youth Olympic Games in 2026.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/cuba-crowned-first-ever-wbsc-baseball5-world-champions

Coaches from 10 European Nations obtain WBSC License

09/11/2022

The coaches from Sweden, Poland, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Türkiye, Czechia, Belgium, Germany, and Romania attended a preparation course held by WBSC Coach Commission chairman Marco Mazzieri in Diessen, Netherlands.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/coaches-from-10-european-nations-obtain-wbsc-license

Stunning Opening Ceremony lifts the curtain on historic Baseball5 World Cup in El Zocalo

07/11/2022

“It is with great emotion and satisfaction that I welcome the participating teams to this first edition of the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari as he addressed the Opening Ceremony.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/stunning-opening-ceremony-lifts-the-curtain-on-historic-baseball5-world-cup-in-el-zocalo

World’s largest sports retailer Decathlon joins WBSC Baseball5 World Cup maiden edition as the official supplier

07/11/2022

This is the first time Decathlon and the WBSC have worked together, building a partnership that will help spread the passion for WBSC’s disciplines worldwide.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/worlds-largest-sports-retailer-decathlon-joins-wbsc-baseball5-world-cup-maiden-edition-as-the-official-supplier

Baseball5 World Cup: TikTok signs on as WBSC content partner

05/11/2022

The WBSC-TikTok partnership will see exclusive video content with 10 content creators bringing a dynamic viewpoint of the historic Baseball5 event.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball5-world-cup-tiktok-signs-on-as-wbsc-content-partner

WBSC Softball Athlete Representatives election set to open on 1 November

31/10/2022

Four athlete representatives will be elected in total - two for women's softball and two for men's softball.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-softball-athlete-representatives-election-set-to-open-on-1-november

Olympic Week 2022: Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 attract keen audience in Olympic capital

31/10/2022

Over 800 children enjoyed playing catch, T-batting, the batting cage as well as Baseball5 games at the baseball, softball and Baseball5 sport initiation showcase.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/olympic-week-2022-baseball-softball-and-baseball5-attract-keen-audience-in-olympic-capital

WBSC Executive Vice President Beatrice Allen honoured with ANOC Merit Award

21/10/2022

Ms. Allen was recognised for her outstanding contribution to the development of international sport and for dedicating her life to working for women in sport in her native country, Gambia, and across the continent.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-executive-vice-president-beatrice-allen-honoured-with-anoc-merit-award

WBSC welcomes major sponsors for U-23 Baseball World Cup 2022

13/10/2022

WBSC Global Sponsor Nippon Express highlights the U-23 Baseball World Cup’s roster of sponsors.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-welcomes-major-sponsors-for-u-23-baseball-world-cup-2022

Baseball5 World Cup: One month to go - New rulebook published with showpiece event in mind

07/10/2022

The previous version of the rulebook is still available in up to 12 languages and remains so via the WBSC website.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball5-world-cup-one-month-to-go-new-rulebook-published-with-showpiece-event-in-mind

WBSC Athlete Representative Election: Baseball members confirmed, Softball candidates announced

03/10/2022

Ayako Rokkaku (pictured - No 36) has been confirmed as a women's baseball athlete representative along with Wing Ki Mui of Hong Kong.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-athlete-representative-election-baseball-members-confirmed-softball-candidates-announced

International Summit on Sport: WBSC President joins world sport's leaders in signing Sport for All Declaration in Vatican City

30/09/2022

The WBSC has put its effort into making baseball/softball more accessible through its flagship parasport Baseball for the Blind, Baseball5 and Wheelchair Softball.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/international-summit-on-sport-wbsc-president-joins-world-sports-leaders-in-signing-sport-for-all-declaration-in-vatican-city

MLB approves rule changes to speed up the pace of play, improve players' safety

10/09/2022

A pitch clock, limitations to shift, and bigger bases will be in the rules of play during the 2023 season. "These changes will make the game even better and more enjoyable," commented Commissioner Rob Manfred.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/mlb-approves-rule-changes-to-speed-up-the-pace-of-play-improve-players-safety

WBSC partners with LEVERADE to award the first-ever NFT digital trophies at Baseball5 World Cup and WBSC Virtual Cup

07/09/2022

The NFT prizes will be handed out in addition to the traditional winners’ medals and trophies.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-partners-with-leverade-to-award-the-first-ever-nft-digital-trophies-at-baseball5-world-cup-and-wbsc-virtual-cup

WBSC reveals sponsorship line-up for upcoming U-18 Baseball World Cup

06/09/2022

Baseball’s XXX U-18 World Cup will be contested over 50 games, with the world’s best young baseball prospects and teams set to compete over nine days of competition at LECOM Park and Ed Smith Stadium, spring training homes to Major League Baseball’s Pittsburg Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, respectively.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-reveals-sponsorship-line-up-for-upcoming-u-18-baseball-world-cup

WBSC names Korea’s Gold Ball Park as Official Equipment and Apparel Supplier for inaugural WBSC Virtual Cup 2022

31/08/2022

Gold Ball Park will also award special prizes to the Virtual Cup winner

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-names-koreas-gold-ball-park-as-official-equipment-and-apparel-supplier-for-inaugural-wbsc-virtual-cup-2022

$10,000 in prize money to be awarded to winner of WBSC Virtual Cup as tournament regulations unveiled

30/08/2022

The tournament is open to everybody, with no age limit or gender restrictions, and is intended for people who do not have prior professional baseball or softball experience.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/-10-000-in-prize-money-to-be-awarded-to-winner-of-wbsc-virtual-cup-as-tournament-regulations-unveiled

Countdown: Inaugural WBSC Virtual Cup to open in one week

25/08/2022

The dynamic e-sport tournament will take place in Korea, Japan, Mexico and Florida (USA). The finals are scheduled for November in Korea.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/countdown-inaugural-wbsc-virtual-cup-to-open-in-one-week

Saudi Arabia Baseball-Softball leader visits WBSC headquarters in Switzerland

22/08/2022

Presidents Riccardo Fraccari and Nayef Mohammed Bin Humaid met and agreed on using Baseball5 as a main development tool.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/saudi-arabia-baseball-softball-leader-visits-wbsc-headquarters-in-switzerland

WBSC opens Nomination procedure for Athletes Representatives elections

15/08/2022

Each Member Federation in good standing can nominate one candidate in each of the four categories by 10 September. The elections are set to take place electronically from 1 to 9 November.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-opens-nomination-procedure-for-athletes-representatives-election

Randolph Oduber: WBSC Athlete Commission member on candidate list for WADA Athlete Council

09/08/2022

Oduber most recently played for the Netherlands in last year's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games final baseball qualifier. He became an WBSC Athletes' Commission member in 2019 and an IOC Prevention of Manipulation of Competition Ambassador last year. Earlier this year, he became an International Testing Agency Education Ambassador and one of the first International Olympic Committee (IOC) certified Safeguarding Officers. He was also named assistant coach to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Baseball Team, which will compete in the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in September.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/randolph-oduber-wbsc-athlete-commission-member-on-candidate-list-for-wada-athlete-council

First WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup to be held on 20-21 August in Beek, Netherlands

29/07/2022

It will be the first-ever blind baseball event sanctioned by the WBSC.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/first-wbsc-blind-baseball-international-cup-to-be-held-on-20-21-august-in-beek-netherlands

WBSC launches upgraded GameTime video platform, will feature games from World Cups, leagues around the world

21/07/2022

The new platform will be available starting with the upcoming WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup and will stream all WBSC events and various National Leagues.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-launches-upgraded-gametime-video-platform-will-feature-games-from-world-cups-leagues-around-the-world-

President Fraccari delivers WBSC Collar of Honour to int'l baseball pioneer Peter O'Malley

20/07/2022

The former Los Angeles Dodgers owner was instrumental in making baseball a demonstration sport at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/president-fraccari-delivers-wbsc-collar-of-honour-to-peter-omalley

WBSC presents Order of the Golden Diamond Award to Monica Abbott

11/07/2022

The left-handed pitcher is a three-time softball World Champion and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. She holds multiple collegiate records in the US.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-presents-order-of-the-golden-diamond-award-to-monica-abbott

WBSC Congress approves Babe Ruth League as newest Associate Member

07/07/2022

The youth league currently has over one million registered players, with operations across 24 countries and territories.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-congress-approves-babe-ruth-league-as-newest-associate-member

IV WBSC Congress shapes organization's new leadership following elections, appointments

07/07/2022

International baseball and softball officials were elected and appointed at the WBSC Congress, which took place from 3-5 July in Taiwan.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/iv-wbsc-congress-shapes-organizations-new-leadership-following-elections-appointments

Yukiko Ueno: My love for softball has been my driving force

07/07/2022

Ueno received the Order of the Golden Diamond at the WBSC Congress: “I believe that my love for softball has been the driving force behind my success to this point.”

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/yukiko-ueno-my-love-for-softball-has-been-my-driving-force

Riccardo Fraccari re-elected president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation

05/07/2022

"Baseball and softball have grown into one of the biggest and best organized movements in the sports world," WBSC President Fraccari said.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/riccardo-fraccari-re-elected-president-of-the-world-baseball-softball-confederation

Riccardo Fraccari, Craig Cress to chair WBSC Baseball and Softball Divisions

05/07/2022

Fraccari defeated Bryan Minniti (USA), while Cress ran unopposed.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/riccardo-fraccari-craig-cress-to-chair-wbsc-baseball-and-softball-divisions

IV WBSC Congress: Photo Gallery

05/07/2022

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-congress-photo-gallery

Mexico's El Zocalo to host Baseball5 World Cup 2022 from 7-13 November, Australia confirmed as sixth qualifier

04/07/2022

The Inaugural Baseball5 global event event will be played from 7-13 November at El Zocalo in Mexico City. The announcement was made during the WBSC Congress in Taipei, Taiwan.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/el-zocalo-to-host-baseball5-world-cup-2022-from-7-13-november-in-mexico-australia-confirmed-as-sixth-qualifier

New event opportunities presented to WBSC Congress delegates

04/07/2022

One of the biggest WBSC innovation's was turning the Women’s Baseball World Cup and all Softball World Cups into four-year cycle events, giving all participating Member Federations more time to prepare and compete in all of these competitions,

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/new-event-opportunities-presented-to-wbsc-congress-delegates

WBSC Congress approves Statutes modifications, financial report

04/07/2022

The amendments to the Statutes and The Code of the Divisions include the composition of the Executive Board regarding non-elective positions, and an inclusive and democratic elective process for the Athlete Commission

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-congress-approves-statutes-modifications-financial-report

WBSC Congress welcomes six new members: Bhutan, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Laos, Saudi Arabia and Tonga

04/07/2022

The new members were unanimously voted in by the WBSC Congress, bringing the total number of WBSC member federations to 193 plus 13 associate members.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-congress-welcomes-six-new-members-bhutan-bulgaria-cape-verde-laos-saudi-arabia-and-tonga-baseball-softball-federations

President Fraccari thanks Congress for "incredible work" as he looks back on WBSC's "amazing achievements"

04/07/2022

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said: “The situation we now have as a federation is definitely better than it was 10-15 years ago.”

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/president-fraccari-thanks-congress-for-incredible-work-as-he-looks-back-on-wbscs-amazing-achievements-

IOC, ASOIF Presidents: WBSC delivered great baseball/softball events at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

04/07/2022

Thomas Bach and Francesco Ricci Bitti also commended the WBSC and President Riccardo Fraccari for recent advancements in international baseball and softball, including the successful launch of new disciplines, Baseball5 and eSports. Also Taipei City Mayor Wen-je Ke and CTBA president Jeffrey Koo addressed the WBSC Congress.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/ioc-asoif-presidents-wbsc-delivered-great-baseballsoftball-events-at-tokyo-2020-olympicsio-asoif-presidents-wbsc-delivered-great-baseballsoftball-events-at-tokyo-2020-olympics

WBSC Congress opens: Taipei City welcomes the world of international baseball and softball

04/07/2022

The first day of the two-day WBSC Congress on Monday included a total of 133 National Federations in attendance.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-congress-opens-taipei-city-welcomes-the-world-of-international-baseball-and-softball

WBSC Workshops: eSport leading WBSC into the future

03/07/2022

There was a total of six workshops on Academy & Licensing Programmes, Marketing & Communication, MyWBSC Digital Suite, Governance & Integrity, Events and eSport

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-workshops-esport-leading-wbsc-into-the-future

BFA welcome dinner: Asia Baseball/softball community celebrates being back together in person again

02/07/2022

WBSC President Fraccari, who attended as a guest of honour: "It feels great to have the baseball and softball community back together again in person."

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/bfa-welcome-dinner-asia-baseballsoftball-community-celebrates-being-back-together-in-person-again

WBSC Virtual Cup: Dynamic logo and tournament format unveiled

30/06/2022

The new international event is scheduled for launch in four countries in September. The finals are planned to be held in Korea in November.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-virtual-cup-dynamic-logo-and-tournament-format-unveiled

Striking out doping: WBSC renews and extends partnership with the ITA

29/06/2022

One new part of the partnership extension is the use of ITA’s dedicated intelligence & investigations capacity which will complement existing analytical and non-analytical methods of detecting anti-doping rule violations for the WBSC.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/striking-out-doping-wbsc-renews-and-extends-partnership-with-the-ita

WBSC renews partnership with SSK as supplier of Official Ball, Umpire Kit of Baseball World Cups, Premier12

22/06/2022

The WBSC and SSK have been partners for more than 20 years.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-renews-partnership-with-ssk-as-supplier-of-official-ball-umpire-kit-of-baseball-world-cups-premier12

WBSC welcomes ASOIF Governance Review with significant progress showcased

21/06/2022

The WBSC was the highest-ranked IF among ASOIF Associate Members and scored above average for an IF of its size and resources. Overall, the WBSC’s score increase of 46 was the second largest across participating IFs where the average gain was 14 points.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-welcomes-asoif-governance-review-with-significant-progress-showcased

Full list of candidates published for upcoming WBSC Congress elections

03/06/2022

Member Federations will vote in July to define the WBSC Executive, Baseball Division and Softball Division Boards.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/full-list-of-candidates-published-for-upcoming-wbsc-congress-elections

WBSC unveils new strategic plan with continued growth of global baseball-softball and member empowerment as key focus

02/06/2022

Crafted in close collaboration with all of WBSC’s stakeholders, the 2022-2028 Strategic Plan is fully aligned with the Olympic Agenda 2020+5 following a pilot project conducted in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-unveils-new-strategic-plan-with-continued-growth-of-global-baseball-softball-and-member-empowerment-as-key-focus

WBSC headquarters takes home Critics Award at international architecture competition

31/05/2022

The awards ceremony in Milan, Italy celebrated innovative architecture projects with designs inspired by and integrated into the environment.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-headquarters-takes-home-critics-award-at-international-architecture-competition

Video: WBSC reinforces commitment to protecting clean athletes and the integrity of the game

31/05/2022

The video features the contribution of the Athletes Commission and is part of the #PlayBallPlayFair campaign.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/video-wbsc-reinforces-commitment-to-protecting-clean-athletes-and-the-integrity-of-the-game

WBSC to have three IOC certified Safeguarding Officers

27/05/2022

Athletes Commission members Randolph Oduber and Erika Polidori and Commission liaison Amy Park completed the IOC course and will graduate later this year.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-to-have-three-ioc-certified-safeguarding-officers

Softball legend Maria Soto elected President of Venezuelan Olympic Committee

19/05/2022

Maria Soto became the first woman to be elected to the top position of the Venezuelan Olympic Movement in its 80 years of history. Venezuelan Baseball President Aracelis Leon was elected as fourth Vice President of the National Olympic Committee.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/softball-legend-maria-soto-elected-president-of-venezuelan-olympic-committee

WBSC publishes Baseball5 Rulebook in seventh language, Arabic

16/05/2022

The launch of the urban, five-on-five discipline has provided a boost to baseball and softball development, particularly in Africa and Europe.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-publishes-baseball5-rulebook-in-seventh-language-arabic

WBSC Academy: Field management continuing development course now online

06/05/2022

Coursework covers such international tournament topics such as Before the Event/First Game, Pre-Game Routines, During Games, Pre Game and Challenging Scenarios.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-academy-field-management-continuing-development-course-now-online

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari signs new MOU with Cuba

05/05/2022

The deal seals a shared commitment and honours the work of the late Higinio Velez and Ernesto Reinoso. Fraccari also met the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari-signs-new-mou-with-cuba

Venezuela's Aracelis Léon becomes first woman to serve as COPABE president

02/05/2022

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari congratulated Léon for uniting the 31 member Federations while the new COPABE President said: "This is the first step towards the success of the WBSC Americas project".

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/venezuelas-aracelis-leon-becomes-first-woman-to-serve-as-copabe-president

WBSC, WBSC Europe & National Federations provide support for Ukraine’s national baseball / softball teams

19/04/2022

Some local organising committees have also offered the opportunity to accommodate Ukraine in advance of European tournaments this year to help the teams prepare for the continental events.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-wbsc-europe-national-federations-provide-support-for-ukraines-national-baseball-softball-teams

WBSC runs key Baseball5 / Mini Baseball workshop for OlympAfrica directors in Africa

08/04/2022

The workshop is one of the first initiatives under the MOU between the World Baseball Softball Confederation, Olympafrica Foundation and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa to promote baseball and softball in Africa. Baseball5 will feature at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-runs-key-baseball5-mini-baseball-workshop-for-olympafrica-directors-in-africa

WBSC website update offers improved user experience

05/04/2022

The updated design and reorganization of content is aimed at offering users a personalized, immersive, and informative experience.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-website-update-offers-improved-user-experience

WBSC Congress: New dates announced for 4-5 July 2022

30/03/2022

The IV WBSC Congress is elective

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-congress-new-dates-announced-for-4-5-july-2022

Yearbook 2021: President Fraccari "incredibly proud" of WBSC's achievements

23/03/2022

The 150-page digital book is now available through the WBSC website.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-yearbook-2021-president-fraccari-incredibly-proud-of-wbscs-achievements

Erasmus+Sport: WBSC endorses European Union development programme to further grow the sport

11/03/2022

The EU Erasmus+Sports programme is an opportunity for funding National Federations and strengthening their policies.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/erasmus-sport-wbsc-endorses-european-union-development-programme-to-further-grow-the-sport

Role models on the rise: WBSC Women's Baseball Development Commission celebrates International Women's Day through live webinar

09/03/2022

Role models like three-time Women's Baseball World Cup MVP Ayami Sato are helping to #BreakTheBias, the webinar said.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/role-models-on-the-rise-wbsc-womens-baseball-development-commission-celebrates-international-womens-day-through-live-webinar

Women's Baseball Webinar set to celebrate International Women's Day

04/03/2022

The event will be accessible via Zoom as well as to the general public via the WBSC YouTube channel.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/womens-baseball-webinar-set-to-celebrate-international-womens-day

WBSC Development Programmes manual published for 2022-24

04/03/2022

The manual aims to guide National Federations and Continental Associations through the details of the development programmes and make them familiar with the procedures to access grants and the WBSC approval process of requests.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-development-programmes-manual-published-for-2022-24

WBSC statement on Ukraine

28/02/2022

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-statement-on-ukraine

Kruno Karin elected to lead WBSC Europe into new era

12/02/2022

The election of the Executive Board until 2026 follows the historic decision at the WBSC Europe Extraordinary Congress in November where a new WBSC Europe Constitution was approved.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/kruno-karin-elected-to-lead-wbsc-europe-into-new-era

WBSC holds European workshop on member benefits and development opportunities

11/02/2022

The Baseball5 Toolkit will be presented to all WBSC members at the next WBSC Congress later this year.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-holds-european-workshop-on-member-benefits-and-development-opportunities

WBSC Baseball Division Board Member Saber Jlajla named Tunisian Olympic Academy president

02/02/2022

He was elected unanimously on 28 January, during the first meeting of the Executive Board chaired by Mehrez Boussayene.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-baseball-division-board-member-saber-jlajla-named-president-of-the-tunisian-olympic-academy

WBSC Global Game Podcast features trailblazing baseball player Genevieve Beacom

27/01/2022

"It seems like the whole baseball world knows me. It's crazy," said the 17-year-old left-hander to host Tyler Maun. On 7 January, she became the first woman to pitch in a pro baseball game in Australia.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-global-game-podcast-features-trailblazing-baseball-player-genevieve-beacom

European Members, clubs join webinar about My.WBSC event management platform

26/01/2022

The WBSC offers the system to all continental associations to facilitate event management and promotion of their events.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/european-members-cluns-participate-in-webinar-about-the-mywbsc-platform

WBSC enters into agreement with Sportradar to help safeguard the integrity of the game

24/01/2022

Sportradar's Universal Fraud Detection System will help the WBSC in preventing competition manipulation.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-enters-into-agreement-with-sportradar-to-help-safeguard-the-integrity-of-the-game

IV WBSC Congress to be rescheduled for later in 2022

21/01/2022

The WBSC will take all possible and practical steps to hold this year’s WBSC Congress, an elective congress, in person or at the very least in a hybrid format.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/iv-wbsc-congress-to-be-rescheduled-for-later-in-2022

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari honours 60th anniversary of Cuba's national baseball league

17/01/2022

He presented awards to the National Institute of Sports (INDER), the National Olympic Committee. The 61st edition will open on 23 January.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari-honours-60th-anniversary-of-cuban-baseball-national-league

WBSC, Newdin Contents partner to launch Virtual Baseball World Cup competitions

13/01/2022

The format, rules and dates of the inaugural global virtual baseball tournament are currently under development and will be revealed at a later stage.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-newdin-contents-partner-to-launch-virtual-baseball-world-cup-competitions

2021 in Review - Top Stories of the Year

31/12/2021

Never miss a moment! The top stories in 2021, a year in which baseball and softball returned to the Olympic Games and the international events calendar restarted following the impact of Covid-19 around the world.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2021-in-review-top-stories-of-the-year

2021 in Review: The WBSC - A Year of Amazing Achievement

30/12/2021

In the final part of the 2021 in Review series, we take a look back at the WBSC's additional accomplishments on and off the field and the exciting future ahead.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2021-in-review-the-wbsc-a-year-of-amazing-achievement

2021 in Review: WBSC on social media, expanding digital horizons

28/12/2021

With the return of baseball and softball to the international stage, millions of people around the world engaged with WBSC content on social media while the organisation also reached out to more fans via new platforms.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2021-in-review-wbsc-on-social-media-expanding-digital-horizons

Secretary General Beng Choo Low: Athletes at the heart of WBSC's continued innovation

24/12/2021

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Secretary General Beng Choo Low reflects on the many challenges and triumphs of 2021 in the following end-of-year message to National Baseball and Softball Federations, Continental Associations and Associate Members:

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/secretary-general-beng-choo-low-athletes-at-the-heart-of-wbscs-continued-innovation

WBSC Baseball Division Board Member Saber Jlajla elected to Tunisian Olympic Committee Board

23/12/2021

Jlajla is currently serving as the President of the Tunisian Baseball and Softball Federation and the African Baseball Softball Association

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-baseball-division-board-member-saber-jlajla-elected-to-tunisian-olympic-committee-board

Softball Asia appoints Dr. Yang Xu as WBSC Softball Continental Vice President for Asia

21/12/2021

Yang Xu will succeed the late Hiromi Tokuda as WBSC Softball Continental Vice-President for Asia and will complete his four-year tenure.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/softball-asia-appoints-dr-yang-xu-as-wbsc-softball-continental-vice-president-for-asia

End-of-the-year message from WBSC President to global baseball-softball community

20/12/2021

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari addresses baseball and softball leaders, players, media and fans around the world in his end-of-year address.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/end-of-the-year-message-from-wbsc-president-to-global-baseball-softball-community

IV WBSC Congress dates announced: 12-13 April, 2022

20/12/2021

The IV WBSC Congress was previously postponed from November 2021 to the first quarter of 2022.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/iv-wbsc-congress-dates-announced-12-13-april-2022

WBSC Extraordinary Congress: New statutes approved - Hybrid Congress, Term Limits, Baseball5 and eSport amongst key amendments

20/12/2021

The 189 Full Members voted to amend the WBSC Statutes to have the possibility to hold hybrid or virtual congresses.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-extraordinary-congress-new-statutes-approved-hybrid-congress-term-limits-baseball5-and-esport-amongst-key-amendments

2021 in Review: Olympic Virtual Series success indicates baseball/softball has bright digital future in eSports

17/12/2021

The WBSC Executive Board included eSports as a discipline of baseball/softball on 12 December 2020. The success of the baseball's popularity in the Olympic Virtual Series showed that virtual baseball/softball has an exciting future ahead.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2021-in-review-olympic-virtual-series-success-indicates-baseballsoftball-has-bright-digital-future-in-esports

2021 in Review: WBSC Athletes Commission plays key role in safeguarding campaign

07/12/2021

Commission co-chairs Maria Soto and Justin Huber also played an active role in the Tokyo 2020 Games-Time Experience while Commission member Randolph Oduber represented the WBSC Executive Board at the U-23 Baseball World Cup closing ceremony.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/2021-in-review-wbsc-athletes-commission-plays-key-role-in-safeguarding-campaign

WBSC Integrity Unit, in collaboration with the IOC, hosts webinars on the Prevention of Competition Manipulation

03/12/2021

The two sessions happened on 25 and 30 November. The presentation will be available on the WBSC Integrity Unit webpage.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-integrity-unit-in-collaboration-with-the-ioc-hosts-webinars-on-the-prevention-of-competition-manipulation

Year two of WBSC's Federation Focus series showcases 10 different countries

03/12/2021

The WBSC published the first episode of its 'Federation Focus' series in January 2020 -- it featured Palestine. The series focuses on the various cultures and activities in the growing world of baseball and softball.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/year-two-of-wbscs-federation-focus-series-showcases-10-different-countries

Year in Review: WBSC Development Commission hits record figures in equipment distribution in 2021

01/12/2021

"It's the first time we succeeded in distributing so much equipment at one time," said Angelo Vicini, WBSC Treasurer and Chair of the Development Commission.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/year-in-review-wbsc-development-commission-hits-record-figures-in-equipment-distribution-in-2021

WBSC First Vice President Beatrice Allen is the new president of the Gambia Olympic Committee

29/11/2021

"I'm excited about having the opportunity to help grow Gambia's stature in the international sporting world by improving the sharing of knowledge and expertise," she commented.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-first-vice-president-beatrice-allen-is-the-new-president-of-the-gambia-olympic-committee

Sport's world congratulates WBSC Europe for new unity

21/11/2021

The WBSC Europe Extraordinary Congress was held in the Salone D’Onore at the headquarters of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) in Rome, Italy.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/sports-world-reacts-positively-to-new-wbsc-europe

New WBSC Europe Constitution approved in Rome, paving the way for the future of European Baseball and Softball

21/11/2021

The WBSC Europe Congress week took place in Rome, Italy from 18-21 November with the Extraordinary Congress taking place on Friday in the Salone D’Onore at the headquarters of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI).

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/new-wbsc-europe-constitution-approved-in-rome-italy-paving-the-way-for-the-future-of-european-baseball-and-softball

WBSC Europe Congress: WBSC briefs Europe on Baseball5, eSport and key integrity policies

20/11/2021

Baseball5 -- WBSC’s new youth-focused, mixed-gender, urban discipline -- and eSport is fully in line with the Agenda 2020+5 of the IOC and the latest principles of the Olympic Movement.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-europe-congress-wbsc-briefs-europe-on-baseball5-esport-and-key-integrity-policies

WBSC Integrity Unit launches webinars on competition manipulation and anti-doping

20/11/2021

The webinar on competition manipulation has two upcoming sessions on 25 and 30 November. The one about anti-doping is scheduled for 2 December.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-integrity-unit-launches-webinars-on-competition-manipulation-and-anti-doping

WBSC Academy celebrates one-year anniversary of sharing tools to grow baseball, softball globally

01/11/2021

During its first 12 months, the WBSC Academy has proven to be a valuable instructional tool for people around the world, serving a total of 1,391 users that have registered from 77 National Federations.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-academy-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-of-sharing-tools-to-grow-baseball-softball-globally

WBSC partners with ANOCA, Olympafrica to promote baseball, softball, Baseball5 on the African continent

25/10/2021

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari, ANOCA President Mustapha Berraf (pictured signing with President Fraccari) and Olympafrica Foundation CEO Alassane Diack signed an MOU today in Crete, Greece. ASOIF President Francesco Ricci Bitti and ANOCA Secretary General Ahmed Abu Elgasim were also in attendance.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-partners-with-anoca-olympafrica-to-promote-baseball-softball-baseball5-in-the-african-continent

13 October: WBSC reflects on exciting Olympic future on the day baseball became an Olympic sport in 1986

13/10/2021

On 13 October 1986, IOC Session 91 in Lausanne voted baseball an Olympic medal sport. After making its comeback at Tokyo 2020, baseball/softball aims to become a permanent feature in the Games.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/13-october-wbsc-reflects-on-exciting-olympic-future-on-the-day-baseball-became-an-olympic-sport-in-1986

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari receives Italian Olympic Committee Golden Collar

12/10/2021

It's the highest sports honour awarded in the country and acknowledges Fraccari's "extraordinary accomplishments" as president of the IBAF and WBSC.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari-receives-italian-olympic-committee-golden-collar

WBSC Executive Board discusses success of Tokyo Olympics and other key events as baseball, softball continue to grow, innovate

04/10/2021

The completion on Saturday of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup in Mexico was celebrated as the first Baseball World Cup in two years and the first to feature seven-inning games.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-executive-board-discusses-success-of-tokyo-olympics-and-other-key-events-as-baseball-softball-continue-to-grow-innovate

Clovis Lodewijks, long-time ISF Vice President and WBSC Hall of Fame member, dies at 91

04/10/2021

The leader, born in Curacao in 1930, played a key role in the development and growing of softball in the Americas and the world.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/clovis-lodewijks-long-time-isf-vice-president-and-wbsc-hall-of-fame-member-dies-at-91

Global Development: WBSC presents Baseball5 to African Olympic Committees

30/09/2021

Baseball5 has been a boost to baseball and softball's development and expansion efforts, particularly in Africa and Europe.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/global-development-wbsc-presents-baseball5-to-african-olympic-committees

WBSC Integrity Unit releases new videos for #SafeCall safeguarding campaign

27/09/2021

The two new videos are being featured on a daily basis on the scoreboards at the current WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup in Mexico.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-integrity-unit-releases-new-videos-for-safecall-safeguarding-campaign

Baseball5 showcase at Tokyo 2020 FAN PARK a great success

07/09/2021

In all, 3,617 people visited the future Youth Olympic Games discipline, with 1,936 reporting they enjoyed playing the five-on-five game with instructors and university volunteers.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball5-showcase-at-tokyo-2020-fan-park-a-great-success

WBSC and Mondo to work together for Baseball5 development

24/08/2021

The new agreement between the WBSC and Mondo will see the delivery and installation of a state-of-the-art field of play for the WBSC Baseball5 showcase during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which is taking place at the AOMI FAN PARK from Tuesday 24 August to Sunday 5 September 2021.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-and-mondo-to-work-together-for-baseball5-development-starting-with-tokyo-2020-paralympics-showcase

International baseball visionary Robert Smith, the man who made the game an Olympic sport, passes away

20/08/2021

"The baseball world as we know it today is because of visionaries like Robert Smith," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/international-baseball-visionary-robert-smith-the-man-who-made-the-game-an-olympic-sport-passes-away

WBSC completes its largest-ever global distribution of baseball, softball equipment following successful Tokyo 2020 Olympic showing

17/08/2021

The WBSC is looking to boost global development and capture the wave of momentum from baseball and softball's successful showing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-completes-its-largest-ever-global-distribution-of-baseball-softball-equipment-following-successful-tokyo-2020-olympic-showing

President Fraccari: Exciting future for baseball and softball after amazing Olympic Games tournaments

08/08/2021

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari looks back at baseball and softball´s successful return to the Olympic Games and the bright future ahead.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/president-fraccari-exciting-future-for-baseball-and-softball-after-amazing-olympic-games-tournaments

WBSC makes “special” donation to Olympic Museum

03/08/2021

The items were handed over on Monday at the Olympic Agora Cafe in Tokyo and will be part of an exposition at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-makes-special-donation-to-olympic-museum

WBSC launches wbscafrica.org in push toward global expansion

13/07/2021

The launch of the website dedicated to the African continent is part of a global push and awareness-raising for the sport.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-launches-wbscafricaorg-in-push-toward-global-expansion

WBSC aims to keep baseball, softball in the Olympic Games at LA 28 and beyond

30/06/2021

In addition to reaffirming the WBSC's Olympic strategy, the WBSC Executive Board also approved two new members - the Bhutan Baseball & Softball Association and the Saudi Arabia Baseball & Softball Federation - and received an update from the latest Integrity Unit initiatives.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-aims-to-keep-baseball-softball-in-the-olympic-games-at-la-28-and-beyond

Olympic Virtual Series baseball event hits home run

23/06/2021

“Following the IOC’s lead and building off our successful debut at the Olympic Virtual Series, the WBSC will look to expand its presence in the eSports space, helping to unite, develop and serve a global community of potentially millions of baseball and softball gamers," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/olympic-virtual-series-baseball-event-hits-home-run

Olympic Day: Baseball and softball have never been as close to the Olympic Movement as today, says WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari

23/06/2021

The Olympic Virtual Series Baseball Event Finals, which are being streamed worldwide on Olympic Day, are a wonderful occasion to further raise our sports’ profile within the Olympic Movement and and the younger generations said President Fraccari.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/olympic-day-baseball-and-softball-have-never-been-as-close-to-the-olympic-movement-as-today-says-wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari

Olympic Virtual Series Baseball Event Finals - Live

23/06/2021

The Olympic Virtual Series Baseball Event starts at 11:00 Central European Time.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/olympic-virtual-series-baseball-event-finals-live

World Refugee Day: Global expansion of baseball-softball can and must serve refugees, says WBSC President Fraccari

18/06/2021

To mark World Refugee Day on 20 June 2021, World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reaffirms the WBSC’s commitment and responsibility to leverage baseball and softball to help shape a better global society, including the call for the inclusion and support of refugees in sport.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/world-refugee-day-global-expansion-of-baseball-softball-can-and-must-serve-refugees-says-wbsc-president-fraccari

WBSC Academy launches Level 1 baseball and softball coaching courses

15/06/2021

The two courses follow the grassroots introduction seminar and represent a step forward in the coaching certification process.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-academy-launches-level-1-baseball-and-softball-coaching-courses

World Softball Day celebrated globally with sport's Olympic return less than 40 days away

14/06/2021

Softball players, coaches, teams, federations and fans made World Softball Day a global celebration.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/world-softball-day-celebrated-globally-with-sports-olympic-return-less-than-40-days-away

WBSC joins Sports for Climate Action initiative and commits to carbon neutrality by 2030

11/06/2021

As a signatory of the Sports for Climate Action Framework, the WBSC reaffirms its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by setting itself the target of being carbon neutral by 2030.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-joins-sports-for-climate-action-initiative-and-commits-to-carbon-neutrality-by-2030

WBSC officials and staff prepare online for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

10/06/2021

The first series of webinars is completed; new ones are to be scheduled in early July.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-officials-and-staff-prepare-online-for-tokyo-2020

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari receives United States Sports Academy Eagle Award

05/06/2021

USSSA acknowledged President Fraccari's "significant contributions to the growth of baseball and softball and his efforts to get both sports into the Olympics."

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-president-riccardo-fraccari-receives-united-states-sports-academy-eagle-award

WBSC, Synergy Sports announce technology partnership

01/06/2021

The partnership covers the 2021-2024 period and starts with this week’s WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifiers.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-synergy-sports-announce-technology-partnership

WBSC Academy: Women's and Girl's Baseball initiatives by Major League Baseball

31/05/2021

MLB's Elisabeth Benn will go through different initiatives implemented between 2018 and 2021.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-academy-womens-and-girls-baseball-initiatives-by-major-league-baseball

WBSC Executive Board meets online to discuss the world governing body's new strategic plan

28/05/2021

The core of the virtual meeting was dedicated to the new WBSC strategic plan.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-executive-board-meets-online-to-discuss-the-world-governing-bodys-new-strategic-plan

WBSC Academy: How World No. 1 Japan does Women's Baseball

21/05/2021

Japan boasts the number one women's baseball programme in the world. See what makes them so successful.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-academy-how-world-no-1-japan-does-womens-baseball

WBSC Academy to share stories from women's baseball players; Live Q&A on 20 May

14/05/2021

Five players who performed on the international stage will share their experiences through videos on the WBSC YouTube. The players will be available for a live Q&A session on 20 May.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-academy-to-share-stories-from-womens-baseball-players-live-q-a-on-20-may