29/06/2022 2 Minute Read

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

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.

22/06/2022 1 Minute Read

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

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

21/06/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC welcomes ASOIF Governance Review with significant progress showcased

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.

14/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Sport for all: Softball shines at Special Olympics

Inclusive disciplines like wheelchair softball and baseball for the blind are instrumental in WBSC’s strategy of growing the sport around the world and providing access to all people and communities.

13/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Fans, players, federations celebrate World Softball Day 2022

Baseball and softball are practiced by millions of people across 140+ countries and territories around the world.

10/06/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board finalises Congress preparations, approves rule changes to Baseball World Cups and launch of Slow Pitch Softball World Cup

The WBSC Executive Board awarded hosting rights, wild cards and approved rule changes with regards to various WBSC World Cups.

02/06/2022 1 Minute Read

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

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.

31/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC headquarters takes home Critics Award at international architecture competition

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

31/05/2022 2 Minute Read

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

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

27/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC to have three IOC certified Safeguarding Officers

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