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The Hong Kong 18U Women’s Development Team
competed in the 4th National Women Baseball Youth
Championship from the 19 to 25 August 2013 in Kazo-
shi, Saitama, Japan. There were 28 participating teams
in this single-elimination tournament. It was the first
time the Hong Kong Baseball Association has sent an
official team 18U Hong Kong Women’s team. This is
part of our women’s development strategy providing
opportunity to develop female players and coaches for
the future senior team.
Meeting with Swallow Tsubakuro
The team was led by Sandra Hung and Kelly Ng with a
balance of young but talented girls. Hong Kong team
played for one game on 20 August falling 5:12 to a
high school team Top Heart.

With the help from Mr. Tomonori Miyano and Mr.
Mitsuharu Hamamoto, a few baseball clinic and
combined practice were arranged to the Hong Kong
team not only for skills enhancement but also for Team Departure
learning the good part of baseball culture and attitude,
and making friendships.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the
following organizations and people who did make a
great contribution to this successful event.

關東女子硬式野球連盟
Hong Kong Baseball Association
Mr. Mitsuharu Hamamoto (Japan) Double fish - Hong Kong Team Mascot
Mr. Tomonori Miyano (Japan)
Miss Manami Tanoue (Japan)
Mr. Masanori Miyoshi (Hong Kong)

Of course, all the coaches and players!!!!

We love HKT mascot

Jingu Stadium

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