By Jose Alejandro Rodriguez Jazz
After Alazanes de Granma’s historic comeback against Cocodrilos de Matanzas, crowned champions of the 61st edition of the National Baseball Series, For the second year in a row, the tentative start date for the Cuba Baseball 62 Series was released on Wednesday afternoon, June 30, after official announcements about the development of the I Elite League starting next October.
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According to Radio Rebelde journalist Guillermo Rodríguez in his social networks, the main Cuban sports event, in its 62nd edition, will begin in September 2023, confirmed the aforementioned media company Juan Reynaldo Perez, Cuban Baseball Federation and National President Disciplinary Commissioner.
Also, Rodríguez said “The gala of the recently concluded baseball season will be held on July 25 at the Plaza de la Patria in Bayamo, the land of champions”.
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As can be seen, more than a full year will pass without the national series being played, and the second edition of the elite tournament in 2023 will not be in sight as per the announced date.
“The series started in January because of all the times we were without baseball due to the pandemic. For me, September is the best date to start because our main event will not be affected by players coming out of contracts. It will be a year full of international events including the Caribbean Series, Classic, Central American and Pan American Games.” , The journalist himself commented on his publication.
“The Elite Series is here to stay, you just have to organize the calendar. We shouldn’t hold this event in 2023 because the first edition ends in January and we shouldn’t hold another Elite Series in March without a national series in between»he added.
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Again, the Cuban sports calendar, especially the national series, is subject to variations and changes. Despite the wait, these are the final ones, and let’s hope the elite competition is not a failure like the Super Leagues, which leave no trace of sadness and pride.
