Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba and Venezuela compete for their spot in the Baseball5 World Cup

(Press Release; WBSC AMERICAS BASEBALL).- The Pan American tournament, qualifier for the Baseball World Cup5, starts this Thursday at the Bolivarian Dome in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.

The countries of Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba arrive in Venezuela to compete with the host for one of three spots being disputed for the World Cup of the category that will take place this year in Hong Kong.

Two years ago the first world championship of the category was held in Mexico, with Cuba winning the gold medal, Japan completing the podium with Chinese Taipei, while Venezuela ended fourth in the tournament.

These four nations will not only compete for a spot in Hong Kong, but they will also do so to travel as the champion of America and play against the best in the world.

Up to four games will be played daily, starting on Thursday at 5pm with the confrontation between Mexico and Cuba, followed by Puerto Rico against host Venezuela.

The first day is completed by Venezuela facing Cuba and then Puerto Rico will clash against Mexico. The same nations will face each other at least twice in the Opening Round.

The best team qualifies directly to the final, while the teams that finish second and third will meet in a semifinal to determine the other rival for the decisive game.

(Media Department; Guillermo Yáber Llanos)