World Baseball Softball Confederation President Riccardo Fraccari praised the technical growth of Nicaraguan baseball and the quality of its infrastructure during a visit to the country, Noticias Prensa Latina reported.
Fraccari pointed to the organizational capacity demonstrated by the country during the ongoing sixth U-23 Baseball World Cup, which features national teams from multiple continents. The WBSC leader highlighted the work of the Nicaraguan Association of Associated Baseball, led by Nemesio Porras.
“Nicaragua has won respect on the international baseball scene and has conditions to take on greater challenges,” Fraccari told Noticias Prensa Latina.
Discussions during the Italian official’s agenda included the possibility of Nicaragua hosting the Baseball Champions League. The WBSC created the tournament to match champion clubs from different regions and expand the international profile of professional baseball.
The meetings also involved representatives from the Nicaraguan Professional Baseball Association and the national federation. Officials discussed organizational progress and development prospects for domestic competition.
During the institutional talks, the professional association presented proposals regarding WBSC affiliation, international certification for Nicaraguan umpires, and sports communication consulting. Those initiatives aim to strengthen local structures and expand cooperation with the world governing body.
Fraccari said that the national federation previously received the WBSC Federation of the Year award in 2017. The sport’s governing body now views the country as a candidate to advance toward participation in the WBSC Premier12.
The visit highlighted ambitions that stretch beyond the current U-23 tournament schedule. Nicaragua aims to establish itself as a regular host for major international events.
“The country is looking toward a horizon where the challenge is no longer solely organizing major tournaments, but becoming a protagonist in them,” Noticias Prensa Latina noted.
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