31/01/2022 2 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Softball Peru's hosting of U-18 Women's World Cup 'made softball viral in our country'

"We now have more tools, we learned a lot about organising an event and are looking forward to the next World Cup in Peru" - Peru Softball Federation President Vanessa Endo (pictured right).

03/12/2021 3 Minute Read

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

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.

24/11/2021 5 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Baseball underdogs Israel played in Olympics for first time ever

The November episode highlights a baseball miracle. Israel had never participated in a European Championship before 2019. Less than two years later, they fell just three outs short of the Olympic medal round.

13/10/2021 3 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Baseball is in Dominican Republic's DNA

October's Federation Focus publication features the Dominican Baseball Federation. Amaurys Nina, a former professional outfielder now in charge of the country's baseball operations, spoke with the WBSC.

07/09/2021 3 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Japan aims to stay atop Baseball World Rankings, help lead the sport into the future

One month ago, Japan rejoiced as they beat USA to win baseball gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In memory of this achievement, the second part of the WBSC's 'Federation Focus' special edition is dedicated to the Baseball Federation of Japan and celebrates the Samurai Japan National Team's Olympic gold medal.

16/08/2021 3 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Tanzania targets schools to boost baseball, softball development in East Africa

Currently there are approximately 2,000 baseball and softball players in Tanzania. The national governing body is aiming to reach 10,000 players in the next years.

02/07/2021 3 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Success of the top leagues aims at boosting baseball and softball development in Spain

The June edition of WBSC Federation Focus takes us to Spain. Federation president and former Olympic catcher Jesus Lisarri guided us through his programme.

27/05/2021 3 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Laos Baseball Federation, one of WBSC's newest Members as the game expands worldwide

Sang-wook Je and former KBO great Man-soo Lee were instrumental in the founding of the national federation in Laos.

26/04/2021 2 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Baseball and softball strike deal to boost development in Costa Rica

The two governing bodies have different histories and will maintain their development programmes. As the two presidents Adrian Alfaro and Robestro Castro say, they have a relationship like brother and sister.

23/03/2021 3 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Continued growth of baseball and softball important for new Korea Baseball Softball Association President

Leaders of the Korea Baseball Softball Association are focused on strengthening their National Teams and growing the game in the face of a declining population.