A course to develop coaches and game officials is the first step on the path to a medal in the 'Juegos Nacionales', the National Olympics

Five of these players are veterans of the U-19 Canadian team that finished fourth in the World Cup 2018 in Prince Albert, Canada; while four represented Canada in the WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup 2020 in New Zealand.

The 18-year-old left-handed pitcher represented the Netherlands at the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup last year.

The tournament is scheduled from 14 to 23 May on the Cape Coast. France and Turkey are the only National Teams so far qualified for the inaugural Youth Baseball5 World Cup.

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.

Prince Albert, Canada, will host a Men’s Softball World Cup group in 2024 and the Finals in 2025.

The 17-year-old left-handed hitter starred at the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, posting a .429 batting average

I-Chung Hong, the Taiwan professional baseball record holder with 991 wins, was named inaugural manager of the expansion team TSG Hawks. The Hawks will participate in the CPBL minor league season in 2023 before making their debut in 2024.

Participation numbers in France climbed to 14,654, a 7% increase from 2021. Female athletes are 22.1%.

The 38-year-old Women's Baseball National Team veteran made history in 2019, becoming the first woman to compete in the men's league.