20/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan initiative looks to develop a Koshien inspired baseball tournament in Ghana

The ultimate goal is to hold a national baseball tournament inspired by the world-famous Koshien. Former NPB and MLB superstar Hideki Matsui is a 'dream partner'.

16/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Schedule unveiled for first-ever Baseball5 African Championship

The tournament opens on 23 May in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The continental championship will send the top two finishers to the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.

12/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Record 10 nations to feature in first-ever African Baseball5 Championship as groups revealed

The unprecedented tournament in Africa opens on 23 May and will send the top two finishers to the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.

04/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC donates equipment to support baseball, softball development in Zambia

Equipment, including Baseball5 balls, will go to 15 different receivers, starting with the Lusaka OYDC Zambia sports development centre.

27/04/2022 3 Minute Read

Kenya baseball and softball federations team up to develop Baseball5 National Teams

The cooperation sees Softball Kenya overseeing the adult Baseball5 National Team, while the Baseball Kenya is responsible for the Youth National Teams. The two baseball and softball leaders explained the reasoning behind this strategy.

25/04/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 in Africa: Zambia Olympic Committee supports Baseball5 with an eye to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

ZBSA Vice President Andrew Zulu said Baseball 5 has the potential to become one of the most celebrated and played sports in the country.

22/04/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball, softball season opens in West Africa's Ivory Coast

The country's national baseball and softball federation introduced the sport to 100 new players on the occasion of Opening Day.

19/04/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 in Africa: Cape Verde Olympic Committee latest to come on board

Five-on-five Baseball5 will be played at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar, Senegal.

18/04/2022 1 Minute Read

Andrew Mokoto, ‘The Godfather of Botswana Softball’, passes away at 80

Mokoto was one of the founders of the Botswana Softball Association in 1977 and served for 19 years as its first president.

08/04/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC runs key Baseball5 / Mini Baseball workshop for OlympAfrica directors in Africa

The workshop is one of the first initiatives under the MOU between the World Baseball Softball Confederation, Olympafrica Foundation and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa to promote baseball and softball in Africa. Baseball5 will feature at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.