As part of an innovative collaboration, Legend and the International Baseball and Softball Federation (WBSC) will offer digital MP3 trophies, accessible in audio format, to the winners of the WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup 2024.
This marks a significant milestone for the international sports community, highlighting integration and accessibility in sports with the help of cutting-edge technologies.
Digital medals will be awarded to the top three teams, with a special version of the trophy for the winning team, Cuba. Additionally, the individual trophies will also have digital trophies for Best Player, Best Hitter, Best Defender and Best Young Player.
The WBSC was a pioneer in the implementation of digital trophies, an achievement highlighted by the International Olympic Committee for his innovative and sustainable approach to sport.
The WBSC and Legend introduced digital trophies as a sustainable alternative to physical medals. The production of physical trophies and medals can contribute to environmental degradation and carbon emissions due to materials used and transportation.
This initiative aims to set a new standard for inclusion in sport, offering participants a unique and accessible way to celebrate their achievements. The MP3 format ensures that visually impaired athletes will be able to interact with their trophies, truly making it an object of technology integration and accessibility.
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari commented: “Blind Baseball is a remarkable discipline that highlights the strength, inclusiveness and universal appeal of our sport. The athletes exemplify the highest levels of competition, demonstrating extraordinary qualities, determination, team spirit, and now thanks to the innovative trophies produced by Legend, we can recognize the great performances of athletes but also their special place in our sporting community.”
This accomplishment follows a first at the Parapan American Games Santiago 2023 where athletes finishing first through eighth received digital trophies, also available in MP3 format.
The World Baseball Softball Federation (WBSC) began offering digital trophies to its champions in 2022 during the inaugural WBSC Baseball World Cup5 in Mexico City and the first Virtual Cup in Seoul, South Korea. South.
The WBSC and Legend continue to spearhead the use of technology to make sports more inclusive and sustainable, creating an important moment in sports history.
