(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
WBSC Encourages Global Participation in Olympic Day Activities
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has joined the worldwide celebration of Olympic Day 2026, encouraging athletes, fans, coaches and communities to embrace an active lifestyle through sport.
This year’s Olympic Day theme, “You Can Do This. Let’s Move,” highlights the importance of physical activity and community participation. The WBSC is inviting members of the global baseball and softball community to get involved by playing sports, introducing new participants to the game and sharing their experiences with others.
Participants are encouraged to post photos, videos and messages on social media using the hashtags #LetsMove and #OlympicDay while tagging the WBSC and Olympic Movement accounts.
The “Let’s Move” initiative, launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), aims to promote healthier lifestyles and increase participation in physical activity worldwide. The campaign continues throughout the year, encouraging people of all ages to stay active through sport and recreation.
More than 150 Olympic Day events are being held around the world, providing opportunities for people of different ages and abilities to participate in sports and celebrate the values of the Olympic Movement.
The WBSC is encouraging athletes, officials, coaches and supporters across baseball, softball and Baseball5 to take part in Olympic Day activities and help inspire others to enjoy the benefits of sport.
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said baseball and softball are accessible sports that welcome participants of all ages and experience levels. He noted that the growth of Baseball5 has helped make the sport more accessible to young people globally and encouraged the community to introduce more people to the game and its positive values.
The WBSC recently began the qualification pathway for baseball and softball competitions leading to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, further strengthening the sport’s connection with the Olympic Movement.
