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Ukraine Little League Baseball backs U12 squad with Mykolaiv, Sumy players for Kutno 2024
Ukraine Little League Baseball has kept Ukrainian youngsters connected to the game, coordinating support so baseball and softball teams can train, travel, and compete despite the war’s disruptions [1][4].This year, an U12 squad featuring players from Mykolaiv and Sumy earned qualification to compete in Kutno in 2024, a key stop on the Europe & Africa pathway for Little League [2]. Efforts this season have centered on getting youth teams to sanctioned tournaments and maintaining the rhythm of practices and games that keep players developing on and off the field [1][4].In the bigger picture, Little League has said it plans to return to Ukraine and resume national championships once conditions allow, underscoring a commitment to rebuild the country’s organized youth baseball structure when it’s safe to do so [3]. For now, the mission stays the same: keep teams together and kids on the field as they chase innings and friendships that outlast the scoreboard [1][4].