MOU TO PROMOTE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL IN AFRICA

Misheck Kumwenda

@Misheck Kumwenda

6:31 PM • August 04, 2023

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Following the World Baseball Softball Confederation, Olympafrica and the Association of National Olympic Committee of Africa MOU to promote Baseball and Softball in Africa. According to the MOU, the Three organizations collaborated to promote sports and sports education in Africa, and the sports of Baseball and Softball in particular, through initiatives such as the Introduction of Baseball5 as a development tool and competitive discipline across the Continent. The MOU also included the encouragement of social, economic, and personal development through Sport, especially for younger Athletes; the promotion of the values and ideals of the Olympic movement; and the Promotion of peace through common sports interests, activities, and Cooperation. Following these steps, Olympafrica Centre Lusaka, Zambia, and Zambia Baseball & Softball Association have partnered to Introduce the First of kind Baseball5 League which will run for 8weeks with a target of 20 teams to participate and starts on the 5th of August 2023. The tournaments will help us create opportunities for the growing Baseball and Baseball communities in the Country and across the Continent and will also serve as a preparation for the debut at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and the African Beach Games. #WBSC NOCZ

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