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By Kemi Ajayi
Lagos, Dec. 13, 2016 (NAN) Eleven Sports, an international broadcasting firm, has won the broadcast right for the World Baseball Classics scheduled for 2017 in Chinese Taipei.
An online portal, Insidethegames on Tuesday said that the competition which was the most watched baseball event in Chinese Taipei would feature the best 16 teams in the world.
It said the teams are South Korea, the Netherlands, Israel, Australia, China, Cuba, Japan and Dominican Republic.
Others are Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Italy and the host Chinese Taipei.
The statement said that Eleven Sports would show up to 45 live matches from the tournament across their platforms.
According to the statement, Danny Menken, Managing Director of the firm, describes the hosting right as a major achievement for the firm.
“Acquiring the rights to the World Baseball Classics is a major achievement, and we are excited to bring one of the most important sports properties in Chinese Taipei to the fans.
“With the world’s best teams and players on show, the tournament promises to be a fantastic one.
“We are sure fans in Chinese Taipei will love following their country’s progress with our fully localised coverage.’’
Twelve of the participating teams qualified based on their performances at the 2013 tournament with Australia, Mexico, Colombia and Israel coming through qualifying to earn their spots. (NAN)
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(Edited by Edwin Nwachukwu/Peter Ejiofor)