Chinese Baseball Association

Chinese Baseball Association (Simplified Chinese:中国棒球协会) is is a national sports organization representing China in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and the Baseball Federation of Asia. Founded in 1979, the CBA is headquartered in Beijing and is responsible for the development and promotion of baseball in China. The CBA organizes and oversees the national baseball leagues and teams, including the China National Baseball League (CNBL). It also selects and trains the national baseball team, which competes in international tournaments.

Chinese Baseball Association
AbbreviationCBA
Formation1979
TypeSport governing body
HeadquartersChina Baseball Association, No. 5 Gymnasium Road, Beijing
Membership
Baseball Federation of Asia,
International Baseball Federation
Websitehttp://baseball.sport.org.cn/

History

The Chinese Baseball Association (CBA) is the national governing body for baseball in China. It was founded in 1979 and joined the International Baseball Federation in 1981 and the Baseball Federation of Asia in 1985. The CBA is responsible for organizing and promoting baseball at all levels in China, including national leagues and championships, as well as sending national teams to international competitions.

The CBA has its headquarters in Beijing and is led by a National Council. The CBA also has special committees for coaches, judges, scientific research, and news.

In 2001, the CBA began promoting the professionalization of baseball in China and encouraged the establishment of professional baseball clubs.

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