DOMINICAN AND ISRAELI TEAMS PUT ON BASEBALL CLINIC WITH A MESSAGE OF HOPE, FRIENDSHIP, AND PEACE
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
MIAMI, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hours before Israel and the Dominican Republic squared off during the World Baseball Classic, players and coaches participated in an event for local student athletes from the Jewish and Hispanic communities. The joint effort between the Philos Project and the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB) was designed to inspire young players, to discuss ways to combat antisemitism, and to promote friendship and hope through sports.
Key Points:
- The joint effort between the Philos Project and the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB) was designed to inspire young players, to discuss ways to combat antisemitism, and to promote friendship and hope through sports.
- "We're extremely proud of the friendships we've developed with Philos Latino and the Dominican Republic," said Jordy Alter, President of the IAB.
- "This is an incredible opportunity for kids to experience how sports like baseball unite people from all countries and all backgrounds.
- The event at José Martí Park in Miami featured a question-and-answer session and an exchange of flags between countries.