News Summary:
On August 6, 2026, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) extended its partnership with Dentsu Inc. through 2036, with Dentsu continuing as the Strategic Growth Partner for commercializing media and marketing rights across premier international events including the WBSC Premier12, Baseball World Cups, and Softball World Cups. On the same day, Manager Risa Nakashima announced the 20-player roster for seven-time defending World Champions Japan, who will participate in the WBSC/RAXUS Women's Baseball World Cup Group Tainan 2026, with only seven players returning from the 2024 championship team, including pitchers Miyu Shimizu and Mika Tai, catcher Nanako Hanabusa, infielders Akari Hoshikawa, Haruna Tadano, and Yuzuha Nakamura, and outfielder Miu Shiraishi. Previously, on July 24, 2026, the Kosovo Baseball & Softball Federation announced its eight-player roster for the Baseball5 demonstration event at the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026, featuring a mix of experienced international players and rising talent. This followed the Türkiye Baseball & Softball Federation's announcement on July 21, 2026, of its eight-player roster for the same Baseball5 demonstration debut at the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026. Earlier, on July 18, 2026, hosts Peru and the Philippines were scheduled to play for fifth place in the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group Lima, after the Philippines secured an 8-0 five-inning victory over Peru in the Opening Round.
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