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Panama reveals baseball squad for Central American and Caribbean Games
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Panama reveals baseball squad for Central American and Caribbean Games

From TVN Panamรก · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Panama has announced its national baseball team roster for the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo.
  • The tournament will feature two groups, with Panama competing in Group B alongside Mexico, Nicaragua, and Colombia.
  • The Games are a major international multi-sport event held every four years, fostering regional integration and high-level competition.

Panama's national baseball federation, Fedebeis, has revealed the official roster for the national team competing in the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games. The tournament is set to take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 31 to August 7.

Manager Alberto Macrรฉ confirmed the list of players who will represent Panama. The competition is structured into two groups: Group A includes the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Curaรงao, and Cuba. Panama will compete in Group B, facing off against Mexico, Nicaragua, and Colombia.

The selection includes a mix of pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders, along with the technical staff led by Macrรฉ. The roster aims to field a strong team capable of competing for the title in this significant regional event.

The Central American and Caribbean Games are a historic multi-sport event, first held in 1926. They occur every four years, generally between the Olympic Games, and serve to promote sports and regional integration. The Games bring together athletes from Central America, the Caribbean, and some North and South American countries with historical ties to the region, offering a high-level platform for athletes preparing for larger events like the Pan American Games and the Olympics.

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Originally published by TVN Panamรก in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.