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Nicaraguan sports development and baseball hosting

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Nicaragua has announced it will host the U23 Baseball World Cup from November 6 to November ~~15.~~ 15, 2026. To prepare for the tournament, officials are conducting technical inspections and maintenance at facilities including Estadio Nacional Soberanía, Estadio Roberto López Pérez, and Estadio Roberto Clemente to ensure they meet international standards. Games are scheduled to take place in Managua, Masaya, and León. As international preparations continue, the Cuban Baseball Federation and Softball has announced a 45-player preliminary roster for its U23 national team. Led by director Guillermo Carmona, the squad includes domestic prospects and players with international experience, such as 22-year-old catcher Danell Figueroa, who has played within the Texas Rangers organization and the Frontier League. Cuba is set to compete in Group B against Great Britain, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, and Venezuela, while Nicaragua is placed in Group A alongside Australia, Czech Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Chinese Taipei. Beyond the upcoming world championship, the country is reporting progress in sports infrastructure and organizational expertise. Recent athletic developments include Nicaragua securing 57 medals at the CODICADER Central American Secondary Student Games and the expansion of the national professional baseball league with the addition of the Dantos de Managua as a sixth franchise for the 2026-2027 season.

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