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Former Baseball Stars Join Kyushinkai as Ambassadors

The Kyushinkai, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the dreams and hopes of children through baseball, has recently appointed more former baseball stars as ambassadors for its innovative initiative: the BEYOND OH! PROJECT. The project's mission is to create a future where global heroes arise from the baseball and sports communities, similar to legends like Sadaharu Oh and Shohei Ohtani.

With the recent appointments, Kyushinkai continues to expand its influence by gathering support from various sectors. The ambassadors are expected to engage in outreach, share messages with local communities, participate in events, and promote the essence and possibilities of baseball. This initiative reflects a shared commitment within the baseball community to connect the sport's values with younger generations.

Notable Ambassadors Appointed

Among the latest ambassadors are several renowned figures in Japanese baseball. They include:

• - Kiyoshi Nakahata
• - Shinya Miyamoto
• - Kazuhiro Wada
• - Michihiro Ogasawara

Additionally, notable names such as

• - Hironori Iwase
• - Kazuya Fukura
• - Shinobu Abe
• - Munenori Kawasaki

These baseball veterans are expected to be powerful role models, inspiring youngsters through their actions and words.

A Message from Sadaharu Oh

Sadaharu Oh, the representative of Kyushinkai, expressed his excitement regarding the new appointments. He stated, “I am incredibly pleased to welcome new members to the Kyushinkai ambassador team. With our existing vision partners and ambassadors, I aim to amplify our efforts to connect the value of baseball to the next generation. The presence of these ambassadors will be a substantial force for children. By communicating the joy and potential of baseball through their words and actions, I believe each step will undoubtedly connect to the future.”

The Purpose of Kyushinkai

Established in May 2025, Kyushinkai’s main objective is to unify organizations and groups associated with baseball to cultivate a future where global heroes emerge from both the baseball and sports communities, contributing to the sustainable development of society at large. Collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, Kyushinkai is committed to addressing significant challenges with robust policies that consider the next 50 to 100 years.

The organization’s headquarters are located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and it encourages individuals and groups to visit its official website at Kyushinkai for more information. For inquiries, you can reach them at [email protected].

Conclusion

The ongoing development of the BEYOND OH! PROJECT represents a significant step forward in the mission of Kyushinkai to engage with youth through baseball. As more ambassadors join the initiative, the possibilities for encouraging a new generation to dream big through sports only increase. The baseball community is looking forward to witnessing the positive impact these influential figures will have on young aspiring athletes in Japan and beyond.