2023 Year in Focus

2023 Year in Focus
30/12/2023
The confirmation by the IOC Session of baseball/softball on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics programme was one of many "giant strides" made by the WBSC in 2023. The WBSC launched new tournaments, partnered with Konami for the WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS and made significant statute changes whilst announcing 10 May as WBSC Day.
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2023 Year in Review - Social Media: Building the digital footprint for the future of Baseball, Softball and Baseball5

2023 Year in Review - Social Media: Building the digital footprint for the future of Baseball, Softball and Baseball5
29/12/2023
A year filled with action for the WBSC featuring Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 World Cups was perfectly reflected on WBSC's social media platforms. Fans from around the world enjoyed an unprecedented amount of content, joining in on the passion and fun of these global disciplines.
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End of the year message from the WBSC President to the global baseball softball community

End of the year message from the WBSC President to the global baseball softball community
20/12/2023
"The first editions of the Baseball Champions League, U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup, U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup and Youth Baseball5 World Cup were all a great success."
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WBSC Congress approves Statutes Amendments to enhance global baseball/softball

WBSC Congress approves Statutes Amendments to enhance global baseball/softball
19/12/2023
The Member Federations voted in written form on 6 December. One combined Executive Board will lead the WBSC with the support of two additional permanent Commissions for Baseball and Softball.
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2023 Year in Review: WBSC’s exhilarating, electrifying and elevating year in eSport

2023 Year in Review: WBSC’s exhilarating, electrifying and elevating year in eSport
15/12/2023
WBSC celebrates a successful year in eSport, which was highlighted by the release of the new WBSC official game WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS.
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2023 Year in Review: WBSC Legacy Club provides new opportunities using Baseball5 in Jordan

2023 Year in Review: WBSC Legacy Club provides new opportunities using Baseball5 in Jordan
14/12/2023
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari spoke at the Global Refugee Forum on 13 December where he presented the work of the WBSC Legacy Club, especially the WBSC’s successful work with Baseball5 at the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan.
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UNHCR Global Refugee Forum: WBSC showcases Legacy Club impact using Baseball5 in Jordan

UNHCR Global Refugee Forum: WBSC showcases Legacy Club impact using Baseball5 in Jordan
13/12/2023
The WBSC inaugurated a new Baseball5 field in the Azraq Camp in March, where qualified coaches conduct weekly training sessions with displaced children and games against other local teams are organised. The Legacy Club now also supports Baseball5 activities in the Souf Camp, where a large number of Palestinian refugees reside.
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WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari inaugurates new Taipei Dome

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari inaugurates new Taipei Dome
02/12/2023
World Home Run King Sadaharu Oh officiated a ceremonial first pitch. The venue will host the XXX BFA Asia Championship, a qualifying event for the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2023.
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Girls, Strike it Out Workshop: WBSC co-hosts injury prevention and self-protection workshop for youth athletes in Taiwan

Girls, Strike it Out Workshop: WBSC co-hosts injury prevention and self-protection workshop for youth athletes in Taiwan
30/11/2023
The Girls, Strike it Out Workshop was an educational activity for youth female baseball and softball athletes about injury prevention and self-protection from harassment and abuse.
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Po Chun Liu: Building hopes and dreams through softball

Po Chun Liu: Building hopes and dreams through softball
30/11/2023
A three-year project turned 16 girls into medal contenders at the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup in Tokyo, Japan in October with the LA28 Olympic Games now a potential long term ambition.
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