30/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Atsunori Inaba retires from the Samurai Japan managing position

After four years at the helm, a WBSC Premier12 title, and an Olympic gold medal, the former NPB star is calling it quits. "My future is undecided, but I would still like to contribute to the development of baseball."

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-baseball-olympic-games/news/atsunori-inaba-retires-from-the-samurai-japan-managing-position

09/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Winter and Summer Olympic medalist Eddy Alvarez returns to MLB

The switch-hitting utility infielder is one of only six athletes who have won a medal both in the WInter and the Summer Olympics.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-baseball-olympic-games/news/winter-and-summer-olympic-medalist-eddy-alvarez-returns-to-mlb

08/09/2021 1 Minute Read

The Run for Art photo contest is dedicated to baseball/softball and Tokyo 2020 new sports

The contest is reserved for photographers aged 18-35. An international jury will select 40 finalists.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-baseball-olympic-games/news/the-run-for-art-photo-contest-is-dedicated-to-baseballsoftball-and-tokyo-2020-new-sports

07/09/2021 3 Minute Read

Federation Focus: Japan aims to stay atop Baseball World Rankings, help lead the sport into the future

One month ago, Japan rejoiced as they beat USA to win baseball gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In memory of this achievement, the second part of the WBSC's 'Federation Focus' special edition is dedicated to the Baseball Federation of Japan and celebrates the Samurai Japan National Team's Olympic gold medal.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-baseball-olympic-games/news/federation-focus-japan-aims-to-stay-atop-baseball-world-rankings-help-lead-the-sport-into-the-future

07/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Samurai Japan autographed uniforms to be auctioned to support youth, women's baseball

Members of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal team have signed the collectibles. Baseball fans will be able to bid until 12 September.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-baseball-olympic-games/news/samurai-japan-autographed-uniforms-to-be-auctioned-to-support-youth-womens-baseball

26/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Baseball medal games replay

The Dominican Republic vs. Korea bronze medal game and the USA vs. Japan gold medal game are available to watch on WBSC.org through a collaboration with the Olympic Channel.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-baseball-olympic-games/news/watch-the-tokyo-2020-olympic-baseball-medal-games-replay

20/08/2021 2 Minute Read

Atsunori Inaba looks back on Japan's first-ever Olympic baseball gold medal, says victory is for whole country

The Olympic manager and former Olympian player himself discussed how he selected the teams, the reasons for success and the challenges.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-baseball-olympic-games/news/atsunori-inaba-looks-back-on-japans-first-ever-olympic-baseball-gold-medal-says-victory-is-for-whole-country

18/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Nate Fish to manage Israel in European Baseball Championship

He served as the third-base coach under manager Eric Holtz at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. His staff will include Alex Jacobs, Richard Kania and Ophir Katz.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2021-baseball-olympic-games/news/nate-fish-to-manage-israel-in-the-baseball-european-championship