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Romanian Baseball and Softball Federation

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Romanian Baseball and Softball Federation
Federația Română de Baseball și Softball
SportBaseball and softball
JurisdictionRomania
AbbreviationRBSF
Founded1990
AffiliationWBSC
Regional affiliationWBSC Europe
HeadquartersBucharest, Romania[1]
PresidentCristian Manea
CoachBogdan Pîrvu
Official website
baseball-softball.ro
Romania

The Romanian Baseball and Softball Federation (Romanian: Federația Română de Baseball și Softball) is the national governing body of baseball and softball in Romania. The federation was established on 4 February 1990.[2]

The Romanian Baseball and Softball Federation is responsible for the national baseball team and overseeing the Romanian Baseball League.

History

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Oină, a traditional Romanian sport, similar to baseball, has been practiced in Romania since the 14th century.[3] The RBSF was established on 4 February 1990 as the Romanian Baseball Federation. In 1993, the RBF started sponsoring softball and changed its name to Romanian Baseball and Softball Federation.[2]

Presidents

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  • 1990–1997: Aurică Stoian
  • 1997–2001: Marian Ciocârlan
  • 2001–2009: Vasile Molan
  • 2009–2012: Valer Toma
  • 2012–2022: Andrei Mirescu
  • 2022–present: Cristian Manea

References

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  1. ^ "Romanian Baseball & Softball Federation". World Baseball Softball Confederation. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Istorie". baseball-softball.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Federația Română de Oină - informații, regulament, competiții". sportbiz.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 25 January 2023.