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New Blind Baseball Team – Lighthouse Guild Lightning – Launches in New York

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Lighthouse Guild has launched New York’s newest blind baseball team –Lighthouse Guild Lightning.

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  • Lighthouse Guild has launched New York’s newest blind baseball team –Lighthouse Guild Lightning.
  • The announcement was made yesterday by Dr. Calvin W. Roberts, President & CEO of Lighthouse Guild at a free blind baseball clinic sponsored by Lighthouse Guild and the U.S.
  • The inspiration to form the Lighthouse Guild Lightning team was sparked by members of the USA Bronze-winning team in the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC) Blind Baseball International Cup, held in the Netherlands in 2022.
  • “I am excited to be a member of the Lighthouse Guild Lightning blind baseball team,” says team member Carolina Vollo.

Taiwan Excellence Provides High-Quality Environment for Top International Players at 2023 World Baseball Classic

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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After a 10-year hiatus, the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) returns to Taiwan for the qualifying round.

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  • After a 10-year hiatus, the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) returns to Taiwan for the qualifying round.
  • Baseball is Taiwan’s national sport and the country is ranked second in the world by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
  • The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) has seen significant growth in recent years, and many outstanding Taiwanese players have performed well in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) .
  • Taiwan has prepared "Taiwan Excellence" certified training and warm-up equipment to ensure that the top players from around the world can train with peace of mind.

Baseball United Partners with Pakistan Federation Baseball to Host West Asia Cup

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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ISLAMABAD, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, announced today a partnership with Pakistan Federation Baseball to help grow and develop the game across the region. The first stage in the partnership is focused on hosting the West Asia Cup, an official WBSC baseball tournament being held today through February 1st in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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  • Baseball United partners with Pakistan Federation Baseball to Host West Asia Cup, including LIVE streaming of games
    The West Asia Cup will include teams from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Palestine.
  • "We are excited to partner with Pakistan Federation Baseball to help drive more awareness, engagement and excitement for baseball across the region," said Kash Shaikh, President & CEO, Baseball United .
  • "We are very grateful to Baseball United and their leadership team for all of their support," said Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, President, Pakistan Federation Baseball, and Vice President, Baseball Federation of Asia .
  • The top two finishers at the West Asia Cup will advance to the Asian Baseball Championship in Taiwan, a qualifying tournament for the Baseball World Cup .

Corpay Cross-Border Announced as World Baseball Softball Confederation’s Official Global FX Payments Provider

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Corpay1, a FLEETCOR (NYSE: FLT) brand and global leader in business payments, is pleased to announce that Corpays Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) to become WBSCs official Global FX (foreign currency exchange) Payments Provider.

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  • Corpay1, a FLEETCOR (NYSE: FLT) brand and global leader in business payments, is pleased to announce that Corpays Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) to become WBSCs official Global FX (foreign currency exchange) Payments Provider.
  • Additionally, Corpay Cross-Borders award-winning platform will enable eligible companies to manage their global payments from a single point of access.
  • Corpay Cross-Border is excited about our new partnership with the WBSC and being named their official Global FX Payments Provider, said Brad Loder, Vice-President, Cross-Border Marketing, Corpay Cross-Border Solutions.
  • Headquartered in Pully, Switzerland -- adjacent to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital -- the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is the world governing body for baseball and softball.

CTBA Chairman Jeffrey Koo, Jr. to Serve as WBSC Executive Vice President, BFA President

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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During the three-day event, which was attended by over 200 delegates from 138 countries, Chairman Jeffrey J.L.

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  • During the three-day event, which was attended by over 200 delegates from 138 countries, Chairman Jeffrey J.L.
  • Koo, Jr. of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) was elected as WBSC executive vice president in addition to his newly-appointed role as BFA president.
  • Koo, Jr. was elected as WBSC executive vice president, which is the highest-ranking position helmed by a Taiwanese in an international sports organization.
  • The role of WBSC executive vice president is by far the highest-ranking position helmed by a Taiwanese in an international sports organization.

CTBA Chairman Jeffrey Koo, Jr. Elected New President of Baseball Federation of Asia

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Koo, Jr. of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) was elected as the BFA president with the support of representatives from member countries such as Japan and China.

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  • Koo, Jr. of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) was elected as the BFA president with the support of representatives from member countries such as Japan and China.
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    CTBA Chairman Jeffrey J.L.
  • Koo, Jr. has been augmenting Taiwan's international visibility through international baseball exchanges while consolidating Taiwans core position in the baseball world.
  • He said that his first important task is to transform the U-12 Baseball World Cup into the most popular international baseball tournament for baseball fans around the world.

Chinese Taipei Baseball Association to Welcome Over 200 Delegates from 138 Countries for First Time Since COVID-19

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Saturday, July 2, 2022
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Over 200 delegates from 138 countries will be attending the 4th World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA) Congress from July 3 to 5, 2022, at the Taipei Marriott Hotel.

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  • Over 200 delegates from 138 countries will be attending the 4th World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA) Congress from July 3 to 5, 2022, at the Taipei Marriott Hotel.
  • With support from government agencies and hosted by the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA), the Congress is Taiwans first and largest post-pandemic event as the nation regains its footing on the international stage.
  • Koo, Jr. is vying for the positions of BFA President and First Vice Chairman of the WBSC Baseball Division Board.
  • Koo, Jr. has been augmenting Taiwan's international visibility through international baseball exchanges while consolidating Taiwans core position in the baseball world.

Kreshmore Group Provides Advisory Services in the Youth Sports Marketplace

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Our industry expertise and access to the marketplace is comprehensive which puts us at the forefront of facility advisory, sports programming, market research, strategic consulting, and product-to-market services, said David DJ Wabick, partner at Kreshmore Group.

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  • Our industry expertise and access to the marketplace is comprehensive which puts us at the forefront of facility advisory, sports programming, market research, strategic consulting, and product-to-market services, said David DJ Wabick, partner at Kreshmore Group.
  • Kreshmore Group (KG) started operations in 2009 through its predecessors and has grown to become Chicagos preeminent financial and sports advisory firm.
  • KG assists clients in financial services and sports consulting services with a focus on solving complex problems with unique solutions.
  • Headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, Kreshmore Group is known within the Chicagoland area as a tenacious and hyper-focused strategic consulting firm.

Kreshmore Group Provides Sports Consulting Services to Bennie Baseball

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Kreshmore Group is pleased to have been able to provide our facility advisory, sports programming, and market research expertise to the Bennie team, said David DJ Wabick, partner at Kreshmore Group.

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  • Kreshmore Group is pleased to have been able to provide our facility advisory, sports programming, and market research expertise to the Bennie team, said David DJ Wabick, partner at Kreshmore Group.
  • Led by two former professional baseball players, Joe and Robert Bennie, Bennie Baseball is a development first organization whose mission is to educate, train and inspire.
  • KG assists clients in financial services and sports consulting services with a focus on solving complex problems with unique solutions.
  • Headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, Kreshmore Group is known within the Chicagoland area as a tenacious and hyper-focused strategic consulting firm.