Ukraine vs. Lithuania and Russia vs. Israel are the two opening games today at the European Under-21 Baseball Championship taking place at the Baptist Village in Petah Tikva. The championship will run through August 4.
Under 21 European Championship begins in Israel #u21eurochampsinisrael pic.twitter.com/8eJa0JjXrs
— Israel Baseball 🇮🇱⚾️ (@ILBaseball) August 1, 2016
Team Russia welcome to Israel #u21eurochampsinisrael #israelbaseball pic.twitter.com/msAO7sFVbs
— Israel Baseball 🇮🇱⚾️ (@ILBaseball) July 31, 2016
The Israel Baseball Association is hosting the bi-annual international tournament, which is sanctioned by the Confederation of European Baseball.
Team Israel is made up of players from the Israel Baseball Academy — the elite program for 14-21 year-old baseball players in Israel.
Team Ukraine in Israel #u21eurochampsinisrael #israelbaseball pic.twitter.com/0nwoB69EL8
— Israel Baseball 🇮🇱⚾️ (@ILBaseball) July 31, 2016
The Israel Baseball Association comprises five leagues throughout the country.