IBAF to hold two major congress in Havana

The International Baseball Associated Federation (IBAF) will hold a couple of major congress in Havana prior to the 35th World Baseball Cup scheduled for Oct. 12 to 25 in the Cuban capital.

The first conclave –an extraordinary meeting- will get underway next Oct. 9 and attendants are supposed to discuss possible amendments to the organization’s rules.

The following day, the ordinary congress will kick off under the leadership of IBAF President Aldo Notari from Italy and an agenda that includes the report on Olympic Baseball, the 2002 IBFA Prizes and the admission of new members, not only state members but also such organizations as Major League Baseball.

Participants will equally assess the World Anti-Doping Code, an issue that’s been picking up steam now that professional ballplayers are allowed to play in international competitions.