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“Asia Insurance Phoenix Cup 2013”Asia Insurance Phoenix Cup 2013”
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IBAF Hong Kong International Women’s Baseball TournamentBAF Hong Kong International Women’s Baseball Tournament
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Mr. Philip LI Mr. Riccardo FRACCARI
Chairman President
Hong Kong Baseball Association International Baseball Federation
Dear Baseball Fans,
Message
The Asia Insurance Phoenix Cup 2013 marks the 6th edition of this international women’s
baseball tournament since the Hong Kong Baseball Association successfully introduced
I am pleased to welcome the seven participating teams from Australia, Japan, Korea,
this event in 2008.
Taiwan and Hong Kong to play the “Asia Insurance Phoenix Cup 2013” IBAF Hong Kong
International Women's Baseball Tournament. I wish all the players playing the game with
The continuation of the event over these years is not only a testament to HKBA’s
excitement and joy.
excellent organization of this event and the general interest shown in it, but it is also
a demonstration of their ongoing commitment to and promotion of female athletes
I never feel bored to write my annual message for Phoenix Cup because of the following engaging in sport and in our beloved sport of baseball in particular, and the International
reasons: (i) baseball is a healthy sport; (ii) both male and female should have the equal Baseball Federation extends its full recognition and appreciation of these distinguished
opportunity to play baseball; (iii) provide an occasion for women athletes from different efforts.
parts of the world to meet and exchange cultures; and (iv) show efforts to help baseball
return to the Olympic Games. The International Baseball Federation is proud to renew its full support to HKBA in our
collective endeavors to provide more opportunities to female athletes and to offer an
exciting platform that this year sees host Hong Kong welcome teams from Australia,
Furthermore, I wish to express my deepest thanks to Home Affairs Bureau and Leisure
Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, and with these teams involved, the competition level promises
and Cultural Services Department for their strong support and to Asia Insurance for
to be very high.
its continued title-sponsorship. Last but not the least; I would also wish to thank the
International Baseball Federation (IBAF) for lending its name as a show of its recognition
The baseball spotlight should always remain shined on the athletes: I wish with the best
to the "Phoenix Cup". of luck to each of the participating teams that will be gathering at Sai Tso Wan and Lion
Rock Park baseball fields.
With all the above supports and the participating interest of the teams round the globe,
“Phoenix Cup" will spread its wings wider and fly higher. I can say with confidence that the teams and baseball fans will take away another proud
experience from the Phoenix Cup.
I also want to recognize the local organizers and volunteers whose valuable support
and contributions allow for international baseball events to take place.
Philip Li
Chairman
Riccardo Fraccari
President
January 2013 International Baseball Federation
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