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Venezuela Establishes National Baseball Day After World Classic Victory

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Venezuela has officially declared March 17 as National Baseball Day following the national team's unexpected triumph in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where they defeated the United States in Miami. The announcement was made by interim President Delcy Rodríguez during a ceremony at the Miraflores presidential palace, aimed at honoring the championship players. As part of the celebrations, a 'Walk of Stars' will be created in Caracas, featuring the names of the victorious players, inspired by MLB star Ronald Acuña Jr. Despite the excitement, the visit of the champions to Venezuela remains uncertain due to their commitments with Major League Baseball teams as spring training approaches.

Key Details: • March 17 is now recognized as National Baseball Day in Venezuela. • A 'Walk of Stars' will be established in Plaza de la Juventud, Caracas. • The visit of the championship team to Venezuela is uncertain due to MLB commitments.

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CaracasDelcy RodríguezRonald Acuña Jr.loanDepot Park, MiamiFederación Venezolana de Béisbol

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