HUGAN announced as Title Sponsor of ePremier12
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The
World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is pleased to announce that HUGAN,
a Japanese-based direct recruitment company, will be the official title sponsor
of the ePremier12 tournament.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The <strong>HUGAN WBSC ePremier12 2024</strong> will represent the pinnacle of WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, with 12 of the world’s top players qualifying through an intense series of online and live qualifiers around the world. The Opening Round of the HUGAN ePremier12 will commence in October in North Carolina (USA) and in November in New Taipei City (TPE). The Super Round will then be held in Japan from 21 to 24 November. </p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:html -->
<p><img src="https://static.wbsc.org/assets/cms/shares/eSorts/eBaseball_-_WBSC_ROAD_TO_ePREMIER12.png" width="100%" height="auto"></a></p>
<!-- /wp:html -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The
landmark partnership with HUGAN is poised to enhance the visibility of the
ePremier12 while perfectly aligning with HUGAN’s mission to connect ambitious
young job seekers with potential employers. </p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>HUGAN
expressed its excitement about the new partnership with the WBSC, the
international governing body for baseball/softball:</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>“HUGAN, Inc. recognises the potential of eSport and is delighted to become the title sponsor of the WBSC ePremier12 2024."</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>“We believe that motivated young people are necessary for the development of society, and we support people who continue to build and challenge for a new era. In eSport, we have found a common ground, and we hope that it will enthuse the world and attract the next generation."</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said: “We are thrilled to announce HUGAN as the official title sponsor of the ePremier12 tournament. The ePremier12 marks a significant milestone in our sport, reflecting our steadfast commitment to innovation and ensuring our sport's readiness for the future. For HUGAN, the ePremier12 provides an exceptional platform to reach and engage a dynamic, challenge-ready audience. Together, we look forward to ensuring the ePremier12 connects young people with both sport and opportunity.”</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:separator -->
<hr class="wp-block-separator"/>
<!-- /wp:separator -->
<!-- wp:html -->
<p><img src="https://static.wbsc.org/assets/cms/shares/eSorts/eBaseball_-_Competition_Structure_July-29.png" width="100%" height="auto"></a></p>
<!-- /wp:html -->
<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} -->
<h4><strong>About the HUGAN WBSC ePremier12 2024</strong></h4>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The
HUGAN ePremier12is organised by the World Baseball
Softball Confederation and will feature 12 of the best players from around the
world in WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS competing for the title of world champion.
</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Following
months of online and live qualifying events across the world, the opening
rounds of the tournament are set to take place later this year, with two groups
of six players competing. Group A will be held in USA from 26-27 October and in
New Taipei City from 2-3 November. The top two players of each group move through
to the Super Round.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>The
Super Round, Bronze Medal Game and Championship Game will take place in Tokyo
from 21-24 November. The top two players in the Super Round will advance to the
Championship Game, which will be held at the world-famous Tokyo Dome.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} -->
<h4><strong>About HUGAN</strong> </h4>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>HUGAN, based in Japan’s Osaka Prefecture, is a direct recruiting service for young people, connecting job seekers looking for an environment where they can take on challenges from a young age with the needs of companies that focus on recruiting young people with potential. Through HUGAN, they help companies solve their recruitment problems and realise the careers envisioned by "all those who want to take on challenges". </p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->