27/12/2024 3 Minute Read

2024 in Review: International Cup takes Blind Baseball to next level

"Blind Baseball is finding its place in our global community and is experiencing great momentum in international exposure and recognition," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari in this review of Sport for All for 2024. "I'm confident the International Paralympic Committee will recognize our efforts."

03/12/2024 1 Minute Read

Cuban National Baseball5 Team, players to receive national sports awards

The Cuban Blind Baseball Team will also receive a special recognition award after winning the WBSC International Cup in September.

11/11/2024 2 Minute Read

Legend and WBSC deliver digital trophies in accessible audio format for Blind Baseball International Cup 2024 winners

WBSC and Legend's latest collaboration marks a groundbreaking milestone for the global sports community, highlighting integration and accessibility in sports through the use of cutting-edge digital technology.

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17/10/2024 3 Minute Read

Blind Baseball takes important step towards the future

Cuba won the second edition of the WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup last month, which involved eight participating countries. Continental representation grew to Asia, the Americas and Europe. WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: "I am confident that the International Paralympic Committee will soon recognise our efforts."

29/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Cuba win WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup

They defeated the defending champions, Italy, in the final, 2-1. Pakistan beat Great Britain in the third-place game, 6-0, to claim the bronze medal. Cuba's Maikel Merino Ruiz earned MVP honours.

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28/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Cuba and Italy to compete for WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup Title

The defending champions defeated Pakistan in a thrilling extra-inning semifinal. Cuba shut out the hosts, Great Britain, in the other semi. The final will start at 11:30 (Local time) and will be streamed live on the WBSC YouTube channel.

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27/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Cuba and Italy produce Blind Baseball International Cup opening day thriller that ends in deadlock

The defending champions Italy earned the first win against China, then tied an extra-inning thriller against Cuba. USA. Pakistan, China and Great Britain also celebrated wins. Cuba-Netherlands will resume on Saturday morning

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26/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Second WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup to open in London on Friday

Eight teams, four of which returned from the first edition, will compete at Farnham Park, the only purpose-built baseball/softball facility in the UK. The defending champions, Italy, are the team to beat.

Categories: Baseball , Europe , Parasport

26/09/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup 2024: Defending champions Italy looking for consecutive wins

Manager Mauro Corazza announced his roster. Italy will face China in the opening game of the three-day tournament on Friday, 27 September.

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24/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Updated schedule released for WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup

The opening games on Friday, 27 September will now feature defending champions Italy and China at 09:00 on Field 1 while Hungary will take on USA on Field 2 at the same time.

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