Baseball and Softball confirmed as part of Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 sports programme

Baseball and Softball confirmed as part of Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 sports programme
16/10/2023
The IOC Session in Mumbai, India confirmed that baseball and softball will return to the sports programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 following a vote by IOC Members.
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WBSC statement on LA28 new sport proposal

WBSC statement on LA28 new sport proposal

WBSC Partners with Alibaba Cloud for Sustainability Drive

WBSC Partners with Alibaba Cloud for Sustainability Drive
09/10/2023
The WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup, taking place in Türkiye from 10-15 October, will be the first event to implement Alibaba Cloud’s sustainability initiatives
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President Fraccari attends inaugural IOC Esports Commission meeting at Olympic House

President Fraccari attends inaugural IOC Esports Commission meeting at Olympic House
06/10/2023
The WBSC President joined fellow members for the first meeting following the announcement of the new Esports Commission by the IOC in September
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Baseball5 star Ayako Rokkaku represents WBSC at International Athletes’ Forum

Baseball5 star Ayako Rokkaku represents WBSC at International Athletes’ Forum
03/10/2023
WBSC Athletes’ Commission member Ayako Rokkaku travelled to Lausanne for the first in-person International Athletes’ Forum since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Maria Soto: Softball Olympian & Venezuelan NOC President visits Olympic House, emphasises baseball and softball’s credentials for Olympic inclusion

Maria Soto: Softball Olympian & Venezuelan NOC President visits Olympic House, emphasises baseball and softball’s credentials for Olympic inclusion
30/09/2023
Olympic and softball legend Maria Soto met with IOC President Thomas Bach in her position as Venezuelan Olympic Committee President and reiterated her belief that baseball and softball should be on the Los Angeles 2028 programme.
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Asian Games: WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari meets with Chinese Olympic Committee Vice President Li Yingchuan

Asian Games: WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari meets with Chinese Olympic Committee Vice President Li Yingchuan
25/09/2023
Mr Yingchuan is also the Vice Director of the General Administration of Sport of China. President Fraccari also visited the Zhejiang Xiaoshan Guali Town baseball field, which is the national women's baseball training base of China.
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WBSC teams up with Snapscreen for inaugural Baseball Champions League Americas

WBSC teams up with Snapscreen for inaugural Baseball Champions League Americas
25/09/2023
Snapscreen, with its fan clip sharing product ClipShare, will work alongside the WBSC during the Baseball Champions League Americas tournament, which starts in Mexico on Thursday
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WBSC unveils historic launch of WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series and ePremier12™ at Tokyo Game Show

WBSC unveils historic launch of WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series and ePremier12™ at Tokyo Game Show
21/09/2023
The WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will feature weekly online and offline tournaments on the highly successful WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS. "We are embarking on an extraordinary journey that redefines the landscape of sports and entertainment," WBSC CEO Michael Schmidt said. In 2024, in addition to online tournaments, the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will culminate with the ePremier12™.
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WBSC proud to be associated with IPACS as active partner and advocate for good governance

WBSC proud to be associated with IPACS as active partner and advocate for good governance
14/09/2023
The WBSC and the Integrity Unit has committed itself to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in its governance.
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