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]
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| Sport | Baseball and softball |
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| Jurisdiction | Romania |
| Abbreviation | RBSF |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Affiliation | WBSC |
| Regional affiliation | WBSC Europe |
| Headquarters | Bucharest, Romania[1] |
| President | Cristian Manea |
| Coach | Bogdan Pîrvu |
| Official website | |
| baseball-softball | |
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The Romanian Baseball and Softball Federation is responsible for the national baseball team and overseeing the Romanian Baseball League.
History edit
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 edit
- 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 edit
- ^ "Romanian Baseball & Softball Federation". World Baseball Softball Confederation. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Istorie". baseball-softball.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Federația Română de Oină - informații, regulament, competiții". sportbiz.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 25 January 2023.