La World Baseball Softball Confederation The World University Sports Council (WBSC) and the International University Sports Federation (FISU) are strengthening their ties. The two entities have signed a memorandum of understanding, which is now in effect. up to 2030, to move in that direction. Through this agreement with FISU, we are strengthening the path of global development for baseball and softball while creating new opportunities for student-athletes to compete, to progress and to represent our sport on the international stage, said Riccardo Fraccari, president of the WBSC. We are proud to work alongside FISU to promote common values of education, inclusion and international exchange through sport. »
« The signing of this partnership marks another important step in FISU's efforts to offer unique sporting events to student-athletes from around the world., adds Leonz Eder, president of FISU. Baseball/softball is a very popular sport on campuses and will be part of the program. FISU World University Games 2029 in North Carolina. "As part of this memorandum of understanding, FISU will actively encourage the inclusion of baseball/softball in its members' events."
