President Maduro congratulates Venezuela's Men's Softball World Cup triumph as social media erupts
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro extended his congratulations to the Men's National Softball Team following their historic triumph at the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Finals 2025 in Prince Albert, Canada. The South American powerhouse were crowned World Champions for the first time in history on Sunday, marking a milestone achievement for the nation.
In a message shared on social media, President Maduro praised the team’s extraordinary performance in the final:
"Congratulations! I express my absolute pride in each and every one of the top-level players who demonstrated their astonishing abilities today in the final. Golden Generation! Champions for the first time!"
The victory sparked massive celebration across Venezuela. On Sunday, “¡Viva Venezuela!” became a trending topic on X, as fans across the country and beyond joined in celebrating the National Team’s stunning run in Prince Albert.
The win also drew praise from across the continental sports community. Panam Sports, the governing body of the Pan American Games, and Centro Caribe Sports, the organisation behind the Central American and Caribbean Games, both posted congratulatory messages on X:
Venezuelan media outlets echoed the nationwide excitement, hailing the team’s World Championship campaign:
Categories: Men's Softball World Cup , Softball
