The WBSC U12 Baseball World Cup will be held in Tainan from July 28 to August 6.

The WBSC U12 Baseball World Cup has signed a contract to hold three consecutive tournaments in one city, a practice never before seen by the International Baseball and Softball Federation. If the event goes smoothly, it may become a permanent fixture in Tainan City, moving Tainan one big step closer to becoming the “Williamsport of the East.” The “2017 Fourth WBSC U12 Baseball World Championship” (IV WBSC U12 Baseball World Championship) will officially and grandly kick off in Tainan on July 28. This time, Tainan will also send children from 12 elementary schools to serve as host ambassadors, not only making international guests feel at home but also helping improve the children’s foreign language skills and broaden their international perspectives. As the saying goes: Children who love sports don’t go bad. Through sports promotion, Tainan aims to help every child develop both physically and mentally in a healthy way. Let

The grandest Little League World Festival has kicked off!

Mayor Lai stated: "On behalf of all the citizens of Tainan, I sincerely thank Chairman Liao and Secretary-General Lin of the Chinese Baseball Association for their support, which has given Tainan the opportunity to host the internationally recognized Little League Baseball World Series for three consecutive terms. We also extend our gratitude to supporting enterprises such as Hua Nan Financial Holdings, Transcend Information, and Chun Yiu Elevator for their contributions, ensuring the smooth running of the event. I congratulate every player selected for their national teams, as this is a lifetime honor for them. At the same time, I wish the Chinese team the best of luck in this Little League World Series—may they start strong, achieve ultimate victory, bring the championship back to Taiwan, and bring glory to our country."持，让台南市有机会争取到国际棒总认可的国际杯少棒锦标赛，连续3届在台南市举办，当然也要感谢华南金控、创见资讯及崇友电梯等等各赞助企业的支持，让活动顺利举办。并恭喜每个入选国家代表队的球员，表示这是选手们一生的荣耀，同时祝福这次的世界杯少棒比赛中华队能旗开得胜，赢得最终胜利，把冠军留在台湾，为台湾争光。”

This is one of the most competitive international tournaments in youth baseball, with all 12 participating countries fielding their national teams. In addition to inviting Snoopy and Charlie Brown as mascots, Tainan has also engaged local artists to create a theme song and dedicated dance group for the event. Furthermore, each of the 12 participating national teams is hosted by one of Tainan’s schools, acting as international friendship host families and cheer squads for their respective teams. In other words, this is not just about hosting a sports competition—it’s about organizing a “baseball carnival.” Chairman Liao of the Baseball Association said: "We recognize Tainan as the capital of baseball, and we are grateful for the support from the Tainan City Government and the enthusiasm of our sponsors, which have made the Little League World Series more vibrant and exciting. He also pointed out that Taiwan’s Little League teams enjoy an outstanding international reputation, fully deserving the title of 'Little League Kingdom.' He hopes that the Chinese Little League team will work together to strive for the highest honor!"

Baseball fans across the nation, don’t miss the chance to visit Tainan from July 28 to August 6 to join the baseball carnival, cheer on young players from around the world, and experience the city’s unique culture. Tainan will also play its role as the perfect host city, welcoming guests and visitors from across the country while offering a taste of its distinctive cultural charm and warm hospitality.