06/04/2026 3 Minute Read

WBSC celebrates third anniversary of Legacy Club with release of 2025 Report

The WBSC officially introduced the Legacy Club on April 6, 2023 - the same day as the United Nations' International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

24/12/2025 3 Minute Read

2025 Year in Review: WBSC Legacy Club delivering lasting impact through Baseball5

Through Baseball/Softball, the Legacy Club seeks to leave a lasting footprint that extends beyond competition – growing the sport while making it relevant in people’s daily lives, and creating a meaningful legacy for host communities, event organisers, and future generations with Baseball5 a key tool.

21/11/2025 3 Minute Read

Baseball5 continues to inspire change in Kenya as WBSC and AHEEN renew partnership

In line with the WBSC Mission and Strategic Plan, the initiative reflects an ongoing effort by the international governing body for Baseball/Softball to expand access to sport and strengthen its support to refugees and populations affected by displacement.

Categories: Africa , Development , Legacy Club , WBSC

18/10/2025 3 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: “We continue to Innovate, Adapt and Inspire”

The WBSC President addressed the Congress in Bangkok. "We have been an amazing success story, as IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach said, and you can all be very proud." Fraccari closed by thanking all Baseball/Softball athletes "who drive us to grow our game every day, and inspire millions of fans around the world with their great performances on the field.”

17/10/2025 1 Minute Read

Synergy Sports donates Development Fund to WBSC Legacy Club, WBSC Africa and Softball Asia

Assistant Director, International Baseball/Softball-Synergy Sports, Hide Sueyoshi, delivered the cheque to WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari, WBSC Africa President Albert Frimpong and Softball Asia President Beng Choo Low.

Categories: Africa , Asia , Congress , Legacy Club , WBSC

24/09/2025 2 Minute Read

An Historic Debut: WBSC Refugee Team brings Hope and Pride to Baseball5 World Cup

WBSC Refugee Team coach Amjed Alatoom spoke of the significance of the moment of playing in a WBSC World Cup for the first time. “Today was a historic day for us and the world of Baseball5. We are deeply thankful for the opportunity provided to us at this tournament and we will continue doing our best to learn and upskill ourselves,” he said.

23/09/2025 2 Minute Read

WBSC Refugee Team set to make international competition debut at WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup in Mexico

For the first time in WBSC history, a refugee team will participate in a WBSC World Cup.

23/09/2025 2 Minute Read

From the streets of Havana to the World Stage: Reinaldo Batista Fernandez and the spirit of Baseball5

Batista’s journey mirrors the rise of Baseball5 itself - a sport rooted in community, driven by creativity, and destined for a bright future.

10/07/2025 3 Minute Read

Following World Refugee Day, WBSC reiterates its commitment to refugees through Baseball5

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) continues its support of refugee youth through Baseball5 programs in Kenya and Jordan.

Categories: Baseball5 , Legacy Club , WBSC

20/06/2025 4 Minute Read

World Refugee Day: WBSC continues strong commitment to refugees with Baseball5 projects

The Baseball5 projects at refugee camps in Kenya and Jordan provide opportunities for refugees to participate in sport and improve their personal well being. "These efforts are about building communities, fostering inclusion, and positively impacting the lives of refugees through sport," commented WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.