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Kyushinkai Welcomes Baseball Legends as New Ambassadors

The Kyushinkai Foundation, aiming to cultivate global sports heroes who can ignite dreams and hopes in children, has appointed prominent former baseball players as ambassadors. This initiative is part of their commitment to the “BEYOND OH! PROJECT,” which looks towards the future of baseball and sports in general, envisioning a landscape filled with inspiration for the youth over the next 50 to 100 years.

Founded in May 2025, Kyushinkai’s mission is to unite various organizations and stakeholders in the baseball community to foster the emergence of legendary figures who can positively influence generations to come. This plan includes a strong focus on collaboration and taking decisive actions against macro issues impacting the sport.

The newly appointed ambassadors are expected to play a pivotal role in promoting baseball and engaging with communities. Their responsibilities will include sharing messages targeted at children, participating in events, and supporting various projects aimed at spreading baseball's allure.

The roster of ambassadors comprises renowned figures such as:

• - Toshiro Haro
• - Atsuya Furuta
• - Yoh Yoshida
• - Motonobu Tanisige
• - Yoshihiro Ikeda
• - Koji Uehara
• - Seiichi Uchikawa
• - Toshiaki Imae
• - Yuki Saito
• - Sho Nakata
• - Kenta Sugiya

Kyushinkai's representative, Sadaharu Oh, expressed his enthusiasm over this development, stating, "I feel incredibly empowered knowing that my fellow colleagues from the baseball world are joining in as ambassadors. Together, we will continue to expand our circle, delivering the joy and excitement of baseball to children, fans, and the local community."

Kyushinkai operates with a vision that extends beyond present challenges. With a strong foundation, they aim to create sustainable progress that benefits future generations, allowing the spirit of baseball to flourish. Their comprehensive approach includes working closely with various stakeholders and creating initiatives that stem from their “solid policy toward macro issues.”

The foundation plans to keep expanding its network of support. Updates about new appointments of ambassadors will be shared regularly as they look to build an inclusive community dedicated to enhancing children’s futures through sports.

Additionally, Kyushinkai will hold its inaugural baseball experiential event, the "BEYOND OH! PLAY KIDS," scheduled for November 15-16. This event is designed to introduce children to the fundamental joys of baseball and encourage them to engage actively in sports. More details can be found at BEYOND OH! PLAY KIDS.

With efforts from both the ambassadors and the organization, the future looks bright for baseball and its cultural impact. Kyushinkai invites everyone to join this exciting journey to nurture the next generation of heroes on and off the baseball field.