Nairobi hosts first Baseball5 Coaching Clinic

Nairobi hosts first Baseball5 Coaching Clinic
07/12/2023
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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WBSC, Olympic Solidarity launch four Baseball5 coaching clinics in Africa

WBSC, Olympic Solidarity launch four Baseball5 coaching clinics in Africa
01/12/2023
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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WBSC Vice President Beatrice Allen awarded the Olympic Order

WBSC Vice President Beatrice Allen awarded the Olympic Order
17/10/2023
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.
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WBSC begins Round Three of Continental Association Governance Review

WBSC begins Round Three of Continental Association Governance Review
13/09/2023
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Integrity Unit has begun the third round of its Continental Association (CA) Governance Review.
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Zimbabwe holds softball training camp for U-12 pitchers and catchers

Zimbabwe holds softball training camp for U-12 pitchers and catchers
14/08/2023
The camp involved 27 players - 15 girls and 12 boys. The Zimbabwe Softball Association’s technical director, Grant Machikiti and former Zimbabwe senior men’s team pitcher Alfred Sithole led the coaching staff.
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Zambia launches U-15 Baseball5 National Championship

Zambia launches U-15 Baseball5 National Championship
09/08/2023
The competition, involving 15 teams, opened at OlympiAfrica Centre in Lusaka and will run through to 9 September.
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Delwende, Les Tigresses defend Burkina Faso Interleague Cup baseball and softball titles

Delwende, Les Tigresses defend Burkina Faso Interleague Cup baseball and softball titles
03/08/2023
Delwende beat Koudougou in the men’s baseball final, while Les Tigresses defeated Silures in the women’s softball finale.
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Baseball5 courses staged in Sierra Leone with support of National Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity

Baseball5 courses staged in Sierra Leone with support of National Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity
26/06/2023
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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Athletes hail transformative nature of Baseball5 after Youth World Cup qualifier in Africa

Athletes hail transformative nature of Baseball5 after Youth World Cup qualifier in Africa
20/06/2023
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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WBSC Yearbook 2022: Check out the recap of another exciting year in global Baseball, Softball & Baseball5

WBSC Yearbook 2022: Check out the recap of another exciting year in global Baseball, Softball & Baseball5
05/06/2023
Your essential guide to the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC’s) activities and events in 2022.
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