LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 10 (Xinhua) -- The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) celebrated Friday here the 10th anniversary of the world baseball and softball governing body and the inaugural World Baseball Softball Day.
The International Baseball Federation and the International Softball Federation emerged as WBSC in 2014, and the headquarters are in Lausanne.
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said, "World Baseball Softball Day is a momentous occasion for the entire global baseball and softball community. This day not only signifies a celebration of our beloved sport but also marks the 10th anniversary of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)."
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and the national baseball softball associations sent their greeting messages to WBSC.
Baseball/Softball return to the Olympic Games in 2028 in Los Angeles, the United States after their last appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ■
