22/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation now open for WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2023

The deadline for accreditation registration is Tuesday, 3 October

20/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2023: Cuba v China to open inaugural Youth Baseball5 edition in Türkiye as groups & schedule confirmed

The 50-game tournament, which will take place from 10-15 October, will be Türkiye’s first international baseball/softball event. Twelve teams will participate including Ghana, who will become the 80th country/territory to participate in a WBSC World Cup.

15/09/2023 1 Minute Read

World champions help Cuba to get ready for I WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup in Türkiye

“We will put together a very good National Team," said WBSC Baseball5 World Cup MVP Briandy Molina.

07/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC releases new Baseball5 rulebook, game management system ahead of inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup

All changes go into effect immediately and will be enforced in any major international event, including the maiden edition of the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup, scheduled from 10 to 15 October in Ankara, Türkiye.

22/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei takes over from World Champions Cuba at top of WBSC Baseball5 World Ranking

A total of 45 nations and territories are now part of the ranking, with five new Baseball5 programmes earning points: World No. 26 China, No. 38 Nigeria, No. 43 India, No. 43 Benin, and No. 45 Jamaica. With the presence of 11 African nations, the continent accounts for 24% of the total number of Baseball5 programmes in the world (compared to 19 from Europe, 11 from Asia and four from the Americas). It’s the first time Chinese Taipei has reached No. 1 in any WBSC ranking (including all Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 disciplines).

27/06/2023 2 Minute Read

History in the making: Türkiye to host inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup in Ankara

Excitement is in the air as Türkiye gears up to host its first-ever international baseball event. This historic occasion follows Türkiye's introduction of Baseball5 in 2019, a groundbreaking move which the National Federation credits with revolutionising the accessibility of the sport and igniting a passion for baseball and softball among students and teachers alike.

20/06/2023 2 Minute Read

Athletes hail transformative nature of Baseball5 after Youth World Cup qualifier in Africa

Players participating in the WBSC Africa Youth Baseball5 World Cup qualifier in Ghana last month reflect on the opportunities that the five-aside urban sport has given them and their desire to continue growing the game.

05/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Cuba announce pre selection for WBSC Americas Youth Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier

The list of 16 will start training under manager Sadián Fernández. The final roster will include eight players.

22/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Ghana become first Youth Baseball5 African Champions

They defeated Tunisia (2-0) in the final of the African Championship. Both National Teams qualified for the inaugural Youth Baseball5 World Cup. Zambia beat South Africa to claim the bronze medal.

20/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Tunisia and Ghana qualify for WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup

Ghana and Tunisia defeated South Africa and Zambia in the Youth Baseball5 African Championship semifinals and will compete for the continental title on Sunday, 21 May.