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. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) released today the new Official WBSC Baseball5 Rulebook, and the new Baseball5 Competition Management […]
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. The city of history and civilisation, Ankara is the capital city of Türkiye and the second largest city embracing five million citizens in the country after Istanbul with 15 million. It is located at the heart of both Türkiye and […]
Colombia granted wild card to play WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup, complete tournament’s 12-team line up
The WBSC U-18 Men’s softball World Cup in Hermosillo will represent Colombia’s first participation in a youth men’s softball world cup, becoming the 23rd nation to feature in the oldest youth men’s softball international competition. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) awarded No. 24 Colombia a wild card to participate in the WBSC U-18 Men’s […]
WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup Schedule Announced; Philippines v Czechia, Peru v Mexico to open tournament
Hosts Japan will play three games in Komazawa and one in Setagaya City in the Opening Round. Their first game of the tournament is scheduled at 09:30 local time on 21 October. Czechia, Mexico, Peru and the Philippines will have the honour of opening the inaugural WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup 2023 on 21 […]
Comments from NAITO Minori (JPN) after Japan (JPN) beat China (CHN) 4-0
SHAOXING – Comments from NAITO Minori (JPN) after Japan (JPN) beat China (CHN) 4-0 in the softball gold medal match at Shaoxing Baseball & Softball Sports Centre on Monday. NAITO Minori (JPN) – gold On the match: “As we wanted to achieve the sixth win in row, I really wanted to win this tournament. We had a really good […]
Japan favourites to extend softball winning streak
HANGZHOU – A preview of the softball competition which runs from 26 September to 2 October at Shaoxing Baseball & Softball Sports Centre. Japan (JPN) are favourites to secure their sixth consecutive softball gold, two years after winning gold at the 2020 Olympic Games. They won gold at Jakarta-Palembang 2018 by defeating Chinese Taipei (TPE) […]
WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup Schedule Announced;
Philippines v Czechia, Peru v Mexico to open tournament Hosts Japan will play three games in Komazawa and one in Setagaya City in the Opening Round. Their first game of the tournament is scheduled at 09:30 local time on 21 October. Czechia, Mexico, Peru and the Philippines will have the honour of opening the inaugural […]
STRATEGIC SOFTBALL COOPERATION IN PINGTAN FOR ASIA
The Chinese Softball Association (CSA) fully impressed with softball facilities in Pingtan, China, during the U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 which ended yesterday, in collaboration with local authorities, have offered to set up a training centre with Softball Asia. After some initial discussions with Softball Association president, Datuk Low Beng Choo, during the six-day […]
SHINO SHOCKED WITH MVP AWARD
Japan’s Shino Oguri did not expect to named as the Most Valuable Player at the Awards Ceremony and Farewell Dinner of the inaugural U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 in Pingtan, China, last night. And to make it a night to remember for a long time to come, Oguri, went home with the most […]
JAPAN WREST TITLE BY THEIR SKIN OF TEETH
Japan had expected a close match against Chinese Taipei in the inaugural U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 tournament final this afternoon in Pingtan, China, but in the end, were thanking their lucky stars they won by a solitary run. It was final where pitchers of both teams – Japan’s Shino Oguri and Chinese Taipei’s […]