Saudi Arabia to Host Professional Baseball League with Baseball United Partnership

Baseball United, the first professional baseball league centered on the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent, has signed an agreement with the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation to host professional leagues and tournaments in Saudi Arabia. Photographed in February in Mesa, Arizona (2024 Reuters/USA TODAY Sports)

[5th ​​(Reuters)]- Baseball United, the first professional baseball league centered on the Middle East and Indian subcontinent, signs an agreement with the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF) to host professional leagues and tournaments in Saudi Arabia. did. Officials confirmed this to Reuters on the 5th.

The partnership between the two companies is expected to be officially announced later this week. This will be the first time that professional baseball will be held in Saudi Arabia.

“Saudi Arabia is leading the way in sports development, investment and growth both domestically and internationally, and now baseball is included in these ambitious plans,” Cash Sheikh, CEO of Baseball United, said in a statement. I am truly honored,” he commented.

Baseball United held the All-Star Game in Dubai last November. The league will announce game plans and franchise expansion for 2024.

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2024-03-06 00:47:31
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