16/04/2024
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Japan, Chinese Taipei and China qualify for Baseball5 World Cup
World No. 6 Japan defeated the defending champions and No. 2 Chinese Taipei to claim the title at the Olympic Park in Seoul, Korea. China beat the hosts in the bronze medal game, clinching the final spot in the World Cup.
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15/04/2024
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Global anti-doping community celebrates Play True Day on 19 April
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) invites the whole anti-doping community to participate in the digital campaign #OnePlayTrueTeam to raise awareness about the importance of Clean Sport.
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15/04/2024
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Nepal to cooperate with International School Sports Federation
The agreement aims to increase baseball/softball school activity and international participation. "It opens the door to a brighter future for our athletes," commented the National Baseball Softball Association President Dipak Neupane.
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11/04/2024
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Myung-Joo Cha to manage Korea at Baseball5 Asia Cup; Japan announces team
The head coach selected eight players and four reserves. World No. 9 Korea will host the WBSC Asia Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier. No. 6 Japan presented their National Team in a press conference.
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10/04/2024
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Countdown begins with World Baseball Softball Day one month away
Join the global baseball/softball community in marking a significant chapter on Friday 10 May, as the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) celebrates a decade of remarkable progress and achievements since Riccardo Fraccari's election as president in May 2014.
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09/04/2024
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New WBSC events bidding calendar published
Immediate tournaments available for hosting include the XXXII U-18 Baseball World Cup and the II Youth Baseball5 World Cup in 2025.
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08/04/2024
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Venezuela beat Bolivia to win Youth Bolivarian Games Sucre 2024 Baseball5 event
The Venezuelan team defeated hosts Bolivia in consecutive sets, 12-2 and 10-0, in the final match of the Baseball5 competition.
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03/04/2024
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Korea to host WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Asia qualifier from 13 to 16 April in Olympic Park
Eight teams will participate in the event's second edition, which will qualify three teams for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024.
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03/04/2024
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USA Baseball announces Baseball5 balls and game kits distribution deal
The equipment will be produced thanks to a partnership with GameMaster Athletic."Baseball5 has the potential to transform how baseball is perceived and played across the nation," said USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO Paul Seiler."
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02/04/2024
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Guantanamo, Santiago complete participants in Cuban Baseball5 National Championship
Guantanamo and Santiago de Cuba qualified out of the Eastern Zone finals and join Havana, Artemisa (Western Zome), Camagüey and Sancti Spíritus (Central Zone) in the National Championship, which will be played in Havana from 7 to 12 May.
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28/03/2024
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WBSC Yearbook 2023: "A memorable journey" of wonderful achievement - President Fraccari
The digital publication encompassing an "impressive" year for the World Baseball Softball Confederation is available to download on the WBSC website.
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28/03/2024
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WBSC Academy: New scoring features online
The Tablet Course educates on using the BallClubz app. The online Workshops include lessons on scoring. A dedicated section offers documents needed to score games.
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27/03/2024
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Camagüey and Sancti Spíritus advance to Cuban Baseball5 National Championship
The two teams qualified through the Central Zone final and joined Havana and Artemisa, who qualified through the Western Zone finals. Santiago will host the Eastern Zone tournament on 30 and 31 March. The National Championship is scheduled from 7 to 12 May in Havana.
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22/03/2024
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Anti-doping Monthly Webinar: Whereabouts – All Your Questions Answered
The partnership with the International Testing Agency offers WBSC members unique opportunities. The new webinar is scheduled for 25 March. The baseball/softball specific webinar will happen on 28 May. Education remains a paramount part of the WBSC anti-doping campaign.
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22/03/2024
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Baseball5 Tierra initiative celebrates second tournament in Chile
The Chilean migrant community competed in an eight-team tournament at San Borja Park in Santiago to celebrate International Women's Day.
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21/03/2024
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#PLAYEVERYWHERE: New Baseball5 documentary released in partnership with WebsEdge
The WBSC and WebsEdge will premiere the #PLAYEVERYWHERE documentary on the 10th May 2024, as part of the WBSC 10th Anniversary celebrations. Join the conversation using the hashtag #PLAYEVERYWHERE and be a part of the sport's revolution that's making waves across continents.
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19/03/2024
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Cuban Baseball5 National Championship to be played from 7 to 12 May
Havana and Artemisa qualified through the Western Zone tournament. Camaguey will host the Central Zome finals, and Santiago will host the Eastern Zome qualifier.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/cuban-baseball5-national-championship-to-be-played-7-12-may
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14/03/2024
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Hong Kong to host II WBSC Baseball5 World Cup from 7 to 12 October 2024
The Baseball Association of Hong Kong, China will host the 12-team tournament at the Central Harbourfront Event Space.
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13/03/2024
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Samurai Japan Baseball5 name roster for Asia Cup
Manager Kenta Wakamatsu said that the aim is to win the tournament, a Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier scheduled for April in Korea.
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13/03/2024
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Burkina Faso stages Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 seminar in Ouagadougou
According to the National Federation President Ibrahima Siboré, the massive education activity will improve the level of competition in Burkina Faso.
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12/03/2024
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Bolivia ready for Junior Bolivarian Games Sucre 2024 Baseball5 competition
The Baseball5 competition at Sucre 2024 will take place at the Garcilazo Sports Complex Baseball5 diamond from April 4 to 6.
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06/03/2024
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Baseball5 courses attract more than 100 coaches in Argentina
The programme, which is funded by Olympic Solidarity and the WBSC, is called the Development of the National Sports System.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/baseball5-courses-attract-more-than-100-coaches-in-argentina
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01/03/2024
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Road to Dakar 2026: Baseball5 to make multi-sport-event debut at Junior Bolivarian Games Sucre 2024
World No. 17 Venezuela, alongside hosts Bolivia and Peru, will compete in the three-day event in Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital, marking Baseball5's debut in a multi-sport event.
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29/02/2024
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Minister of Youth and Sports honours Tunisian Baseball5 National Team
Kamal Daqish was impressed by the performance at the WBSC Africa Championship and by the co-ed Tunisian National Team ranked No. 4 in the world. He hopes to see Tunisia compete in Baseball5 at the 2026 Youth Olympics.
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22/02/2024
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Baseball5 popularity in Africa: Over 1,000 children participate in seven tournaments in six months
Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria and Tanzania hosted the events. The WBSC signed a MoU with the Olympafrica Foundation and ANOCA in 2021.
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21/02/2024
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Baseball5: Azraq Refugee Camp assistant coach Reem Hadroos receives WBSC certification
The 18-year-old served as a volunteer assistant to head coach Amjed Alatoom. The two are pictured above. Hadroos has two brothers on the refugee team. "I will do my best to contribute to qualifying the team for the 2026 Youth Olympics."
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19/02/2024
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Swiss Baseball Softball Federation General Assembly welcomes four new members
President Dagmar Voith Leeman described the 2023 season as successful and highlighted the historic participation in the Baseball European Championship.
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15/02/2024
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Baseball5 highlights World Environmental Education Day in Santiago, Chile
Four teams of migrant boys and girls competed in a Baseball5 tournament, which was part of initiatives connected to the International Environmental Education Day.
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09/02/2024
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Tunisia win Baseball5 African Championship, qualify for II WBSC Baseball5 World Cup with runner up South Africa
They defeated the defending champions 2-0 in the final. Hong Kong will host the next WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.
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08/02/2024
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Puerto Rico: 867 teachers certified to run national Baseball5 development programme in schools
The Puerto Rico Baseball5 development programme seeks to reach all schools in the country, "giving universal access to the sport of Baseball5 and providing our young people with an invaluable opportunity to participate in a sporting activity that promotes inclusion, teamwork and physical and mental development,” said Puerto Rico Baseball Federation Dr. José Daniel Quiles.
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08/02/2024
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Junk 5 win inaugural Japanese Baseball5 Championship
Yokohama Hayato High School A won the Youth Division. The Yokohama Budokan hosted the two eight-team tournaments sponsored by Samurai Japan.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/junk-5-win-inaugural-japanese-baseball5-championship
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05/02/2024
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Baseball5 African Championship opens in Cape Verde
The tournament will qualify two National Teams for the second WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/baseball5-african-championship-opens-in-cape-verde
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05/02/2024
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Over 60 youth athletes participate in first German Baseball5 Championship
Rocket Five won the final of the eight-team tournament hosted by the Berlin Sluggers.
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05/02/2024
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Puerto Rico launches massive Baseball5 development project
WBSC Continental Instructor Pablo Leone will instruct physical education teachers in seven clinics. The goal is to launch a School Baseball5 Championship in May and target the Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2025.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/puerto-rico-launches-massive-baseball5-development-project
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31/01/2024
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Inaugural Baseball5 Japanese National Championship scheduled for 4 February
Eight teams will participate in the adult open category, and eight will compete in the Youth age bracket. Samurai Japan will sponsor the event.
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30/01/2024
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2023 - A Year of Firsts
The Baseball Champions League was one of a number of milestones for the WBSC in 2023, on and off the field.
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30/01/2024
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WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup bronze medallist Luis Bencomo recognised with Teporaca award in Mexico
Bencomo was the only Mexican player included in the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup All-World Team.
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26/01/2024
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Cuba's Superior School for Top Athletes welcomes 16 Baseball5 players
The group includes seven defending WBSC Baseball5 World Champions and eight WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup winners.
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25/01/2024
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Thiais Tigers, Chatons Mercenaires earn Baseball5 French Open titles
The tournament was played at the Artenium sports facility in Ceyrat, near Clermont-Ferrand.
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23/01/2024
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WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: "We look ahead to an exciting year" in 2024
The third edition of the WBSC Premier12 highlights an impressive 2024 international baseball/softball events calendar. "It will be a great finale to a very busy year of events," says Fraccari in a video message to the baseball/softball family.
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19/01/2024
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Baseball5 Toolkit available to all physical education teachers in Vaud district, Switzerland
The Baseball5 Toolkit can be downloaded in French (Livret Pédagogique Baseball5) from the WBSC website.
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18/01/2024
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Education remains paramount in WBSC anti-doping campaign
The WBSC 2021-2014 plan includes monthly webinars in collaboration with the ITA. Registration is open for the first webinar, scheduled for 30 January. The latest list of prohibited substances is available on the WBSC website.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/education-remains-paramount-in-wbsc-anti-doping-campaign
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17/01/2024
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WBSC Members Handbook: A tool to further boost Member Federations' development
In line with the WBSC Strategic Plan 2022-2028, the WBSC Members Handbook provides guidelines and resources to the members to improve their governance and boost sustainable growth.
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16/01/2024
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Havana win Baseball5 Copa Venezolana in Cuba
The tournament featured the first Baseball5 night games on the island. Technical director Eros Bernal announced a Baseball5 ball donation to the Ciego de Avila province.
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16/01/2024
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Fourth Baseball5 French Open scheduled for 20 and 21 January
The main tournament includes a record 18 participants. Five teams will compete in the U-15 age bracket.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/fourth-baseball5-french-open-to-open-on-20-january
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15/01/2024
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Baseball5 project: One Year Anniversary celebrated at Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan
"We celebrate a year full of giving and happiness," refugees at the Azraq Camp wrote to WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari. The WBSC intends to have the Azraq Baseball5 team participate in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
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12/01/2024
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Bagmati Province win inaugural Nepal Baseball5 National Championship
Seven provinces participated in the two-day event of the Nepal Baseball Softball Association. The National Sports Council hosted the tournament in Tripureshwor. Nepal Olympic Committee President Jeevanram Shrestha participated in the awarding ceremony.
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11/01/2024
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Ciego de Avila to host Cuba Baseball5 National Tournament
The event is named 'Copa Venezolana' to honour the Venezuela District in the Ciego de Avila Province, which will host the games in Cuba. Briandy Molina, Orlando Amador, Lietis Arcia, and coaches Pablo Terry and Sergio Arturo Pérez will represent the World Champion National Team.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/ciego-de-avila-to-host-cuba-baseball5-national-tournament
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31/12/2023
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2023 in Review - Top Stories of the Year
The top stories in 2023, a year in which baseball and softball made its return in the Olympic sports programme of LA28, the launch of the two-stage format for the Baseball and Softball World Cups as well as four new tournaments – U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup, U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup, Youth Baseball5 World Cup and the Baseball Champions League - plus exciting developments in eSport.
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31/12/2023
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France finish 2023 on top of WBSC/KONAMI Baseball5 World Ranking
The WBSC published the first-ever Baseball5 World Rankings on 12 January. In less than one year, the top 10 went through radical change. Only No. 2 Chinese Taipei remained in the same position. Ghana improved dramatically, climbing 23 places to No. 10.
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30/12/2023
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2023 Year in Focus
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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25/12/2023
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First On-Site Safeguarding Workshop a success
The WBSC Integrity Unit held the first-ever on-site safeguarding workshop during the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup this past summer and received overwhelming positive feedback. The WBSC Integrity Unit has been promoting #SafeCall safeguarding campaign since 2021.
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23/12/2023
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Youth Baseball5 World Champions named Team of the Year by Cuban Baseball Federation
Cuba, the defending Baseball5 World Champions, won the inaugural Youth Baseball5 World Cup in October.
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22/12/2023
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WBSC Asia hosts 47 coaches, 38 officials for Baseball5 seminar in China
Ayako Rokkaku and Takeru Miyanohara worked with 47 coaches. Sujeewa Wijayanayake instructed 38 game officials.
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22/12/2023
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Baseball5 features in Youth Olympic Camp in Tunisia
The camp involved 353 kids in the Sousse Governorate from 17 to 19 December.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/baseball5-features-in-youth-olympic-camp-in-tunisia
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21/12/2023
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Baseball5 Coaching Clinic for West Africa held in Nigeria
Instructors Chedli Mokrani and Daniel Yaw Atiemo ran a course for 29 coaches. It's the second of four Baseball5 Coaching Clinics launched by the WBSC, WBSC Africa and Olympic Solidarity targeting the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/baseball5-coaching-clinic-for-west-africa-held-in-nigeria
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19/12/2023
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WBSC Congress approves Statutes Amendments to enhance global baseball/softball
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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19/12/2023
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Baseball5 workshop held in Austria
During their inaugural convention in November, the National Federation hosted a workshop on the five-on-five version of baseball/softball.
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18/12/2023
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World No. 1 France to host 2024 Youth Baseball5 European Championship
The French Baseball Softball Federation will host the event, which will be a qualifier for the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2025, at the Clermont Auvergne Métropole-Artenium sports complex. "I have great hopes for this discipline's international and Olympic future," commented president Thierry Raphet.
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14/12/2023
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Tunisia to strengthen Baseball5 activity in schools and universities
Federation president Saber Jlajla confirmed the ultimate goal is to establish school and university National Championships.
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13/12/2023
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UNHCR Global Refugee Forum: WBSC showcases Legacy Club impact using Baseball5 in Jordan
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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13/12/2023
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Japan Baseball5 National Championship to open on 23 December
The tournament will involve 32 teams and close in Yokohama on 4 February 2024. The announcement came at the end of a Baseball5 officials training seminar hosted by the Baseball Federation of Japan in Chiba.
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12/12/2023
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WBSC Africa announces dates, venues of Baseball, Softball & Baseball5 World Cup Qualifiers
South Africa will host U-15 and U-23 Baseball World Cup and Men's Softball World Cup qualifiers. Praia, Cape Verde will be the venue for Africa's Baseball5 World Cup qualifier.
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11/12/2023
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Africa: Mid-Season Baseball5 Championship held in Kenya
Nine teams competed in the final Baseball5 event of the year in Kenya. The Wrecklers won the title without losing a set.
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11/12/2023
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Dutch Baseball Softball Federation elects new Board, Gregor Rossen as President
A senior portfolio manager, Gregor Rossen has experience as a coach and an executive in Dutch baseball.
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07/12/2023
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Nairobi hosts first Baseball5 Coaching Clinic
Thirteen coaches from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania participated in the first of four courses organized by the WBSC and Olympic Solidarity to support the growth of Baseball5 in Africa building towards the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics.
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01/12/2023
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WBSC, Olympic Solidarity launch four Baseball5 coaching clinics in Africa
The initiative aims to boost Baseball5 development and targets the 2026 Youth Olympics. The first clinic opened in Nairobi, Kenya and will run through 3 December.
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28/11/2023
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May 10 declared World Baseball Softball Confederation Day
On 10 May 2014, the WBSC elected its first Executive Board. "We will dedicate this day to our community to celebrate it together," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari during last weekend's Executive Board meeting. "A day to commemorate the unification of baseball and softball."
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/may-10-declared-world-baseball-softball-confederation-day
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28/11/2023
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First Federal Baseball5 School Championship takes place in Chile
Boys and girls in the U-10, U-15 and U-17 age brackets participated in the first Federal School Championship in Santiago.
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24/11/2023
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24th November: Baseball5 celebrates sixth anniversary
Six years ago today (24 November, 2017), the first ever Baseball5 tournament took place in Havana, Cuba.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/24th-november-baseball5-celebrates-sixth-anniversary
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24/11/2023
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Anti Doping: WBSC and ITA offer webinar on Clean Sport Education
The webinar, organised by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and International Testing Agency, will take place on 7 December in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish and French. WBSC Athletes' Commission Member and ITA Education Ambassador Randolph Oduber will answer questions.
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16/11/2023
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Historic: France on top of WBSC Baseball5 World Rankings for first time
Never before has a European programme climbed to the top of the WBSC World Rankings in either Baseball (Men or Women), Softball (Men of Women) or Baseball5 (Coed).
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11/11/2023
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Lithuania win Baseball5 European Championship, qualify with runner up France for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024
The Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong will host the 12-team II WBSC Baseball5 World Cup in late 2024.
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06/11/2023
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Baseball5 European Championship to open in Lithuania
The second edition of the Baseball5 European Championship will include 13 participants. France is the reigning European champion. The top two finishers will qualify for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/baseball5-european-championship-to-open-in-lithuania
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23/10/2023
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Olympic Week 2023: 1,000 kids enjoy Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 in Olympic capital
This was the fifth Olympic Week for baseball and softball, following appearances in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022; and the third edition for Baseball5.
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18/10/2023
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Chinese Taipei, France, Cuba top three in latest WBSC Baseball5 World Rankings
The WBSC Baseball5 World Rankings include 47 programmes in total across the five continents with No. 40 Australia and No 47 Togo featuring for the first time. Four continents are represented across the top four teams.
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17/10/2023
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WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: Baseball5 set to play "key role" in Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 success
"The next WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup in 2025 will be a qualifier for the Youth Olympic Games and judging by the popularity of Baseball5 around the world, and especially in Africa, we expect it to be a massive hit with both fans and athletes," said President Fraccari.
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17/10/2023
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WBSC Vice President Beatrice Allen awarded the Olympic Order
It is the highest award of the Olympic Movement. IOC President Thomas Bach presented the award with these words: "You have dedicated your life to making the world a better place through sport.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/wbsc-vice-president-beatrice-allen-awarded-the-olympic-order
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15/10/2023
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Cuba win WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup to add to 2022 World Championship crown
World No. 6 Cuba went through the tournament unbeaten, dropping only one set against Mexico during the Super Round. The silver medal for France was their first ever WBSC World Cup medal.
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14/10/2023
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WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup: China finish fifth, Chinese Taipei sixth; Placement Round positions finalised with Finals set for Sunday
Mexico went down to Cuba in three sets on Saturday, the first set Cuba has lost all tournament. The bronze medal game between Turkiye and Mexico will take place at 11:00 on Sunday and the final between Cuba and France starts at 15:00.
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13/10/2023
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Youth Baseball5 World Cup: Cuba & France confirmed in final, Mexico and Türkiye to play for bronze
Saturday will see the last Super Round and Placement Round games take place before the two medal games are held on Sunday.
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12/10/2023
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WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup Super Round teams confirmed, schedule announced
After an intense last day of Opening Round play, the six teams to advance to Super Round were confirmed as well as the six teams for the Placement Round.
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11/10/2023
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Youth Baseball5 World Cup Day Two: Unbeaten France and Cuba book Super Round spots
France beat Chinese Taipei in the feature game of the day between the top two ranked teams in the world. Day three on Thursday will feature 10 more Opening Round games to determine the top three teams in each group, who will advance to the Super Round.
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10/10/2023
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Cuba and France lead the way after first day of the Youth Baseball5 World Cup
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said the opening day of the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup was a “momentous day for the sport of Baseball5”
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09/10/2023
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Youth Baseball5 World Cup press conference: "The future of Baseball5 is extremely bright" - WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari
Speaking during the official press conference ahead of the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup, which starts in Ankara, Turkiye on Tuesday, President Fraccari said he was "delighted" to have 12 countries from all five continents, including three from Africa. The WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup trophy was also officially unveiled during the press conference.
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09/10/2023
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WBSC Partners with Alibaba Cloud for Sustainability Drive
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
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/wbsc-partners-with-alibaba-cloud-for-sustainability-drive
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06/10/2023
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WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup starts in four days: Ankara set to welcome the world
Ancient city Ankara, 2nd largest in Turkey with a population of 5.7 million will welcome 12 teams from all around the world for the first edition of Youth Baseball5 World Cup.
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04/10/2023
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Where to watch: Inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup streamed live and free
Cuba, the first ever WBSC Baseball5 World Cup champions and China, who finished second at the WBSC Asia Youth Baseball5 qualifier, have the honour of opening the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup on 10 October in the city of history and civilisation, Ankara, Türkiye.
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30/09/2023
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Baseball5 shines bright on the diamond
Baseball5 is being embraced in continents, countries and territories such as Africa, Jordan and Gaza Strip, which which traditionally struggle to participate in sport compared to the rest of the world.
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30/09/2023
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Baseball5 to make another hit in Ankara, a city of cultural significance
In a city of tradition, the next generation of Baseball5 stars will showcase their best skills and make more history.
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22/09/2023
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Media accreditation now open for WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2023
The deadline for accreditation registration is Tuesday, 3 October
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20/09/2023
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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.
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15/09/2023
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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.
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14/09/2023
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Nepal ready for Baseball5 after introductory workshop in Japan
The Nepal Baseball & Softball Association sent nine officials to Tokyo, Japan, to learn the basics of the new baseball/softball street discipline and introduce the sport in the country.
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11/09/2023
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Baseball5 takes off in South African township of Alexandra
Youth boys and girls participated in competitive Baseball5 games last 1-2 September.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/baseball5-takes-off-in-south-african-township-of-alexandra
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08/09/2023
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Puerto Rican Baseball Federation holds first Baseball5 workshop in Guaynabo
The activity had close to 30 participants and took place on the tennis courts of the Wilfredo Gómez Sports Complex in Guaynabo.
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08/09/2023
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WBSC releases Baseball5 Toolkit in French, runs workshop in Lausanne, Switzerland
The toolkit is a 61-page publication introducing Baseball5 as a new discipline and as a physical education tool.
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07/09/2023
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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.
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05/09/2023
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Dakar en Jeux festival celebrates build up to 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Baseball5 Olympic debut
The opening of the festival will mark exactly three years before the Opening Ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, from 31 October until 14 November.
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28/08/2023
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Baseball5 World Champions Briandy Molina, Orlando Amador win provincial tournament in Havana
The tournament served as a prelude to the Havana provincial team selection for the National Championship, to be played in Holguin Province in October.
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23/08/2023
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Puerto Rico Baseball Federation launches Baseball5 development program
“It’s time to join the Baseball5 global movement, a discipline with a ton of potential,” said FBPR President, Jose Quiles.
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23/08/2023
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Baseball5 continues to grow in Argentina & Uruguay with first international youth competition in La Plata
Teams from Argentina and Uruguay joined together in La Plata to play the Rioplatense Cup, an international event with six teams.
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23/08/2023
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WBSC Legacy Club: Baseball5 in Refugee Camps
A Q & A with WBSC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Marco Ienna explains the importance of Baseball5 in Refugee Camps and the commitment of the WBSC Legacy Club.
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22/08/2023
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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).
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11/08/2023
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Baseball5 showcased at International Sports Fair in Havana, Cuba
Reigning World Champions Briandy Molina, Orlando Amador and Cristian Basabe participated in a six-team tournament included in the Fair's closing.
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09/08/2023
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Zambia launches U-15 Baseball5 National Championship
The competition, involving 15 teams, opened at OlympiAfrica Centre in Lusaka and will run through to 9 September.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/zambia-launches-u-15-baseball5-national-championship
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06/07/2023
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France, Lithuania warm up in Baseball5 French Internationals
Toulouse hosted the first edition of the tournament, a first step towards the second European Championship,
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/france-lithuania-warm-up-in-baseball5-french-internationals
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05/07/2023
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Cuba dominates Baseball5 exhibition series with Jamaica
It was a new step in developing Baseball5 in the Caribbean, according to Eros Bernal Morales, the Baseball5 Technical Director in Cuba.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/cuba-dominates-baseball5-exhibition-series-with-jamaica
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27/06/2023
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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.
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26/06/2023
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Cuba to host Jamaica for Baseball5 exhibition games
It will be a chance to watch the defending world champions, including World Cup MVP Briandy Molina (pictured above) take the field.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/cuba-to-host-jamaica-for-baseball5-exhibition-games
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26/06/2023
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Baseball5 courses staged in Sierra Leone with support of National Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity
After successful courses for educators, Joseph Kanena Kanu, the president of the Sierra Leone Baseball and Softball Association, announced that Baseball5 balls would be distributed in all the regions.
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26/06/2023
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Nahit Sahin elected as new President of Turkish Baseball and Softball
He defeated incumbent Murat Pazan at the general assembly in Ankara.
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22/06/2023
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WBSC encourages everyone to Let's Move on Olympic Day
One in four adults and over 80 per cent of young people do not meet the recommended minimum activity levels for optimum health. Join the digital invitation by Olympians Allyson Felix, Pau Gasol, PV Sindhu, and Yusra Mardini.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/wbsc-encourages-everyone-to-lets-move-on-olympic-day
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20/06/2023
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World Refugee Day: WBSC host Baseball5 Open Day at Azraq Refugee Camp to drive home message of integration
The WBSC Baseball5 Refugee Team welcomed a team from a local village to train and play at the Azraq Refugee Camp’s facility in a game that drove home the power of sport to unite people.
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20/06/2023
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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.
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19/06/2023
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Updated WBSC Disciplinary By-Laws and Safeguarding Rules published
The Executive Committee unanimously approved what the WBSC Integrity Unit and the WBSC Safeguarding Officers recommended. All revised documents are available for download.
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12/06/2023
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Venezuela launches Baseball5 league
Federation president Aracelis Leon said the goal is "the organization and development of a high-level competition to attract talents for future international competitions such as Pan American events and WBSC World Cups."
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09/06/2023
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Bolivia joins Baseball5 movement with introductory coaching course in Sucre
With the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 on the horizon, the Bolivian Olympic Committee supported the activity.
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05/06/2023
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WBSC Yearbook 2022: Check out the recap of another exciting year in global Baseball, Softball & Baseball5
Your essential guide to the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC’s) activities and events in 2022.
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05/06/2023
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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.
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05/06/2023
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Baseball5: Japan ties exhibition series against Chinese Taipei, launches National Championship
Japan earned a silver medal at the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup last year while Chinese Taipei finished third.
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01/06/2023
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WBSC President Fraccari celebrates Baseball5 success in Schools Olympics in Italy
The WBSC President participated as a guest of honour in the Panathlon Club International monthly event in Parma.
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30/05/2023
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Mexico strengthens Baseball5 growth with sports promoters course
The host nation of the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup is investing in educating new coaches.
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30/05/2023
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Artemisa and Havana complete list of participants in Cuban Youth Baseball5 National Championship
They will face hosts Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey and Sancti Spiritus in the second edition of the national championship. The event will be scheduled after the WBSC Americas Youth Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier.
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26/05/2023
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WBSC publishes first Integrity Unit annual report
"The WBSC will continuously address best efforts to make our sport stronger, better and more accountable," commented WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.
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22/05/2023
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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.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/ghana-become-first-youth-baseball5-african-champions
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20/05/2023
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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.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/tunisia-ghana-qualify-wbsc-youth-baseball5-world-cup
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19/05/2023
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Tunisia, Ghana, Zambia and South Africa to compete for two Baseball5 Youth World Cup spots
The semifinals of the inaugural Youth Baseball5 African Championship are scheduled for Saturday, 20 May. WBSC President Fraccari: "I'm impressed by the level of play. Baseball5 is a perfect fit for Africa."
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16/05/2023
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WBSC holds Baseball5 courses for OlympAfrica Foundation
Educational initiatives are part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2021.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/wbsc-holds-baseball5-courses-for-olympafrica-foundation
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16/05/2023
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Japan to host Chinese Taipei in Baseball5 friendly series
The Baseball5 Asian Trophy is scheduled for 4 June in Nagoya, the host city of the 2026 Asian Games.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/japan-to-host-chinese-taipei-in-baseball5-friendly-series
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15/05/2023
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Baseball5 Youth African Championship: Eight teams to compete in Ghana's Cape Coast for two spots in inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup
The opening round will run from Tuesday, 16 May, to Friday, 19 May. The top four finishers will compete for the World Cup spots in the semifinals on Saturday, 20 May. The African Championship game is scheduled on Sunday, 21 May.
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15/05/2023
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16 National Teams to participate in second Baseball5 European Championship
The Lithuanian Sports Complex in Druskininkai will host the tournament. France defeated Lithuania in the maiden edition in early 2020.
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04/05/2023
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#B5High5: Share your best Baseball5 moments during the month of May
The WBSC launched the five-on-five, five-inning street version of baseball/softball in 2017.
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03/05/2023
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Iraq launches Women's Baseball5 Championship
Diwaniyah, the capital city of Al-Qādisiyyah, won. Six Provinces participated in the event.
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28/04/2023
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Pakistan Baseball, Cycling federations forge partnership to provide training facilities for athletes
The two sport governing bodies will join efforts to provide athletes with proper facilities. The Baseball5 national team will open camp in Lahore on a ground provided by the Cycling Federation.
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25/04/2023
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Baseball5 featured in International Day of Sport for Development and Peace initiative at Refugee Camp in Kenya
The Kakuma Refugee Camp is located in the north western region of Kenya and is home to 200,000 people, primarily from South Sudan.
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25/04/2023
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WBSC instructor Chedli Mokrani receives IOC honours for Baseball5 achievements
Mokrani is a WBSC Baseball5 Continental instructor for Africa, a certified WBSC Baseball5 Game official and recently trained the Baseball5 Refugee Team in Jordan.
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20/04/2023
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Baseball5 Youth World Cup Africa Qualifier: Zambia opens U-18 Baseball5 National Team camp
After the inaugural U-18 National Championship, head coach Andrew Zulu and WBSC envoy coach Andrea D'Auria selected 13 players. The WBSC Africa U-18 Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier is scheduled from 16 to 21 May in Ghana.
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20/04/2023
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WBSC Baseball5 World Cup: Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong to host second edition in 2024
The 36,000-square-metre area offers a fantastic view of the iconic Hong Kong skyline and will host two Baseball5 fields using SES Battle III, an environment-friendly rubber floor.
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18/04/2023
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Ghana introduces organising committee for WBSC Africa Youth Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier
The tournament is scheduled from 16 to 21 May on the Cape Coast.
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14/04/2023
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Play True Day: Play Ball, Play Fair campaign launches new series of anti-doping webinars
The webinars are on Zoom and are available in English (primary), Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French and Russian (simultaneous translation). April 14 is WADA's 'Play True Day' 2023.
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13/04/2023
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WBSC Europe announces event sanctioning procedure
All events involving at least one National Team require sanctioning. Only sanctioned events are eligible to generate WBSC World Ranking points.
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11/04/2023
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Lusaka win first Zambia Baseball5 U-18 National Championship
Eight teams representing four provinces participated in the event in the country's capital. The tournament served as a selection for Zambia's preliminary roster for the African Qualifier of the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 Youth World Cup.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/lusaka-win-first-zambia-baseball5-u-18-national-championship
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31/03/2023
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Zambia to launch U-18 National Baseball5 Championship in April
The event represents the third and final stage of an important development project the WBSC launched in the country.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/zambia-to-launch-national-baseball5-championship-in-april
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27/03/2023
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Kropivnytskyi wins Ukraine Baseball5 National Championship
Kirovohrad, in central Ukraine, hosted the second edition of the tournament.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/kropivnytskyi-wins-ukraine-baseball5-national-championship
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08/03/2023
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International Women's Day: Ayako Rokkaku - Women's baseball a great opportunity for girls to experience the benefits of sport
The reigning Baseball5 World Cup MVP and Women's Baseball World Cup winner talks about her life in baseball and an exciting future ahead.
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02/03/2023
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WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: Baseball5 at Azraq Refugee Camp sets tone for future social initiatives
World Baseball-Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on the inauguration of the Baseball5 field at the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan and the role of Baseball5 in giving people access to sport as the WBSC continues to embrace its social responsibility.
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27/02/2023
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WBSC Baseball5 World Cup MVP Briandy Molina manages Playa to win in Havana Province's Championship
The tournament served as a selection for the forthcoming Youth National Championship. Baseball5 World Champion manager Pablo Terry served as the Technical Director.
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27/02/2023
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Baseball5 features at first-ever Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation Hope and Dreams Sport Festival
World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari attended the Hope and Dreams Sports Festival where the accessible, dynamic and urban sport of Baseball5 featured alongside taekwondo competitions.
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27/02/2023
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NPB's Yomiuri Giants, JICA hold Baseball and Baseball5 online clinic for 68 Burkina Faso players
The Giants Academy coaches Jun Hasegawa, a former NPB pitcher, Tsujito Rin and Japanese Baseball5 National Team player Miwa Tanaka (pictured above) held the clinic.
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16/02/2023
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Mexico to licence 120 Baseball5 coaches
The first course took place on 10 February, and the second is scheduled for 17 February. The next step would be licensing game officials.
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16/02/2023
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Olympic Baseball silver medalist Chao-Hua Lin: "Baseball5 is developing fast"
The former professional pitcher led Chinese Taipei to win the inaugural Youth Baseball5 Asia Cup and spoke about the five-on-five version of baseball/softball at the end of the tournament. His coach Hsin-I Lu: "We need more international Baseball5."
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14/02/2023
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Baseball5 takes the spotlight on Malaysian sports channel ‘Astro Arena’
Malaysia finished fourth at last week's WBSC Baseball5 Youth Asia Cup 2023 in Kuala Lumpur.
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11/02/2023
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Chinese Taipei, China, Korea qualify for inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup
Chinese Taipei claimed the Youth Baseball5 Asia Cup title winning 2-0 in the final against China in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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08/02/2023
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President Fraccari: Exciting year ahead for global baseball and softball community
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari looks forward to an exciting calendar for 2023 packed with international baseball, softball and Baseball5 action.
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06/02/2023
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Malaysia to host WBSC Asia Youth Baseball5 World Cup qualifier
The seven-team tournament will qualify three teams for the inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup.
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31/01/2023
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Guantanamo to host second Cuban Youth Baseball5 National Championship in May
After the provincial games, the best players of each province will compete in the regional phase. The top two provinces of each region will qualify for the nationals.
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30/01/2023
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Baseball5 European Championship returns to Lithuania
The tournament is scheduled for November in the southern city of Druskininkai. The winner and the runner-up will qualify for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/baseball5-european-championship-returns-to-lithuania
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30/01/2023
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Malaysia unveil national team jersey to host Youth Baseball5 World Cup Asia Qualifier
The WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup Asian qualifier will be held in Kuala Lumpur from 8 to 11 February, with three spots at stake.
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25/01/2023
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Italian Baseball5 National Teams open camp on 28 January
Manager Maurizio Balla selected 18 players. Before opening camp, he will introduce his programme to the Italian Baseball Softball Federation (FIBS) Convention.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/italian-baseball5-national-teams-open-camp-on-28-january
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25/01/2023
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WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup: Ivory Coast targets Africa qualifier with new Baseball5 programme and Youth Championship
Twice a week, 15 coaches and more than 200 kids from 10-12 and 13-15 years old participate in training sessions aiming to introduce kids to the basics of Baseball5.
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23/01/2023
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Thiais, Clapiers-Jacou claim Baseball5 French Open titles
A record 16 teams participated in the main event. The U-15 tournament featured five teams.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/thiais-clapiers-jacou-claim-baseball5-french-open-titles
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23/01/2023
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Zambia completes second part of Baseball5 development project
After the educational part, the competition will start in five provinces and lead to the first Baseball5 National Championship in April.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/zambia-completes-second-part-of-baseball5-development-project
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20/01/2023
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Sakala hosts first-ever Baseball5 tournament in Haiti
The development project by the National Baseball Softball Association, led by Luxama Fabrice Edouard, started in late November in Cité du Soleil, Port-au-Prince.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/sakala-hosts-first-ever-baseball5-tournament-in-haiti
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19/01/2023
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Baseball5 lands on Uruguay beaches
"This new discipline requires only a ball and limited space, and as an Olympic sport it's may be a good fit for Uruguay," commented Mauricio Ovelar, who promoted the initiative.
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19/01/2023
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Baseball5 Open de France: Third edition scheduled for 21 and 22 January
The indoor facility Great Artenium in Ceyrat, Clermont-Ferrand, will host a 16-team tournament for players over the age of 16 and a five-team U-15 event.
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18/01/2023
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Baseball5 World Cup legacy: Over 70 participants join Baseball5 clinic in Mexico
A course to develop coaches and game officials is the first step on the path to a medal in the 'Juegos Nacionales', the National Olympics
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18/01/2023
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WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup: Ghana to host Africa qualifier in May
The tournament is scheduled from 14 to 23 May on the Cape Coast. France and Turkey are the only National Teams so far qualified for the inaugural Youth Baseball5 World Cup.
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17/01/2023
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France reaches new record in registered baseball and softball players
Participation numbers in France climbed to 14,654, a 7% increase from 2021. Female athletes are 22.1%.
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16/01/2023
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2022 in Review - Top Stories of the Year
The top stories in 2022, a year in which baseball and softball returned with a full international events calendar and the introduction of new, exciting disciplines.
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12/01/2023
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WBSC launches first-ever Baseball5 World Rankings
Cuba has the honour of being ranked world No. 1 after claiming the inaugural Baseball5 World Cup in November
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09/01/2023
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Ten Asian countries participate in Baseball5 course in Bangkok, Thailand
The one-day course introduced the basic rules of Baseball5 to 31 participants.
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22/12/2022
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Zambia starts major Baseball5 development project
WBSC instructor Andrea D'Auria oversaw the educational phase in December. The best physical education teachers selected in six provinces will go through extensive education in early January. Local competitions will start in February and run through to March. A National Championship will be the final step.
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20/12/2022
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Burkina Faso opens 2022-23 season with mixed-gender softball game
All teams of the capital city Ouagadougou participated in the event on 18 December.
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20/12/2022
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2022 Year in Review: Baseball5 makes history with first World Cup at El Zocalo, Mexico City
Cuba won the inaugural edition of the Baseball5 World Cup in inspirational El Zocalo, Mexico City. "I was struck by just how special and important this milestone event was," commented WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari. The future looks bright for the five-on-five version of baseball/softball.
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19/12/2022
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Baseball5 World Champions named team of the year in Cuba
The Cuban National Baseball5 Team went undefeated in November to claim the maiden edition of the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup in Mexico City.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/baseball5-world-champions-named-team-of-the-year-in-cuba
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13/12/2022
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First ever in Japan, Baseball5 becomes curricular activity at Oberlin University
Oberlin University in Tokyo has launched the Baseball5 course which will be led by the associate Professor Kenta Wakamatsu (right in the cover picture; Oberlin president Hiroaki Hatayama is left, Japan Baseball5 National Team player Takuya Shima is middle) "It's an absolute first in Japan, and the outcome is hard to imagine."
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12/12/2022
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WBSC signs MOU with VIRTUS - International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment
The WBSC will include a new intellectual impairment class as part of future events.
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07/12/2022
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IOC announces 2026 Youth Olympic Games dates
Baseball5 will feature on the programme of the Games in Dakar, Senegal.
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05/12/2022
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Sierra Leone plans to launch inter-school Baseball5 competitions in 2023
The National Federation introduced 20 school teachers to the five-on-five version of baseball/softball
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19/11/2022
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France, Türkiye first National Teams to qualify for inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup
France claimed the U-17 European title winning the final 2-0 against Türkiye in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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17/11/2022
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WBSC Baseball5 Youth World Cup 2023: Baseball5 U-17 European Championship to qualify two teams
Out of the 14 National Teams participating, the senior sides of France and Lithuania finished ninth and 11th respectively in last week's Baseball5 World Cup in Mexico City. WBSC Europe is streaming all games of the U-17 Baseball5 European Championship through its YouTube channel.
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16/11/2022
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Al Ahly win Palestinian Baseball5 Youth Championship
The event concludes the 2022 season of the Palestinian Baseball and Softball Federation.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/al-ahly-win-palestinian-baseball5-youth-championship
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16/11/2022
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WBSC President: Exciting future ahead for Baseball5 after inaugural World Cup
World Baseball-Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on the huge success of the first-ever Baseball5 World Cup in Mexico and the discipline’s bright future ahead.
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15/11/2022
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WBSC invites all Member Federations to join the new edition of the Sport Specific Anti Doping Webinar on 22 November
Participation is free. The webinar is available in English, Spanish and French and is part of the "Play Ball, Play Fair" campaign run by the WBSC Integrity Unit.
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15/11/2022
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WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Highlights - Three great unforgettable souvenirs
Cuba's Orlando Amador made what was arguably the play of the tournament against Japan in the final.
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15/11/2022
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Picture perfect at the Baseball5 World Cup
For over half a decade, Andy Brown, a former art teacher, has travelled the globe painting baseball and on Friday it was Baseball5 for the first time.
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14/11/2022
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WBSC Baseball5 World Cup MVP: Ayako Rokkaku – “Looking forward to the future growth of Baseball5”
Rokkaku was voted as one of the two MVPs of the tournament – alongside Cuba’s Briandy Molina – and the Best Coach of the World Cup, as voted by her peers.
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13/11/2022
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Baseball5 World Cup MVP: Briandy Molina - “This is the most important moment of my life”
Cuba’s unbeaten run to win the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup maiden edition was guided by Briandy Molina arguably the best Baseball5 player in the world.
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12/11/2022
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All-Star team sprinkles stardust on inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup
Japan’s Ayako Rokkaku picked up the women's MVP and Best Coach award and was also selected as a member of the All Star team while Briandy Molina from Cuba was the men's MVP and also named in the All Star team.
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12/11/2022
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Cuba crowned first ever WBSC Baseball5 World Champions
A Youth Baseball5 World Cup will be held next year before a second edition of the Baseball5 World Cup in 2024. Baseball5 will also feature in the sixth Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games and the ANOCA Beach Games in Tunisia next year and the Youth Olympic Games in 2026.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/cuba-crowned-first-ever-wbsc-baseball5-world-champions
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12/11/2022
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Chinese Taipei claim historic WBSC Baseball5 World Cup bronze medal
The bronze medal continues an impressive run for Chinese Taipei where they have medalled in every WBSC tournament in 2022 having finished second at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup and third in the U-12, U-15 and U-23 Baseball World Cups.
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12/11/2022
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Venezuela book bronze medal spot against Chinese Taipei as Super Round ends
The bronze medal game between Venezuela and Chinese Taipei will take place at 5pm, the gold medal game between Cuba and Japan starts at 7pm.
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12/11/2022
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Lithuania leave WBSC Baseball5 World Cup having a made a big impression on and off the court
The Lithuanian team consistently had three female players in play which remarks the inclusive spirit of Baseball5.
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11/11/2022
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WBSC Baseball5 World Cup: Cuba and Japan confirm spots in final after thrilling day of Super Round action
Cuba, Japan and Mexico won the important Super Round games on Friday afternoon.
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11/11/2022
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WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Super Round: Japan, Cuba and Chinese Taipei claim wins in exciting morning session
Japan, Cuba and Chinse Taipei were all victorious in the Super Round morning session on Friday.
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10/11/2022
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Super Round schedule announced for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup
Cuba and Venezuela will enter the Super Round undefeated after winning all five of their Opening Round games. The finals will take place on Saturday, 12 November at 17:00 and 19:00 respectively.
Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/index.php/en/news/super-round-schedule-announced-for-wbsc-baseball5-world-cup
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10/11/2022
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WBSC Baseball5 World Cup - Cuba, Japan, Mexico, Venezuela, Chinese Taipei and Tunisia head into the Super Round after Day 4
The last Opening Round day ended with wins for South Africa, Chinese Taipei, Cuba, Kenya, Mexico and Venezuela.
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09/11/2022
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WBSC Baseball5 World Cup - Day Three: Cuba and Venezuela remain undefeated, first teams to book spot in Super Round
Cuba and Venezuela claimed victories in Day 3 afternoon session at the Baseball5 World Cup to remain the only undefeated teams. Earlier in the day, Lithuania claimed historic win over Japan in a game which also featured three female officials on the court at the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup for the first time.
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Lithuania beat Japan: Fairy tale stories continue at Baseball5 World Cup
After Tunisia’s fairy tale story on Tuesday, it was Lithuania’s time in the spotlight on Wednesday after beating Japan in straight sets. The game also saw three female officials work a game for the first time in the tournament.
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