

Sports know no boundaries, and this holds especially true for baseball. People worldwide adore this sport and follow it wholeheartedly. As a result, its popularity continues to grow steadily. According to the latest report, the “Land of the Thunder Dragon” Bhutan could be the next significant contributor to its legacy.
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Being situated high in the Himalayas, there are a few limitations within the country. The foremost is the availability of land and proper infrastructure. But the latest picture from the country of the great Buddha shatters all doubts. Given that it captured the essence of love for the game, the baseball world adored the scenes with their reactions to social media.
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A Country of Known for its Calms is Experiencing a New Storm Hidden in Baseball
Bhutan is one of the most peaceful countries in the world. Despite being amidst challenges, it continues enlightening the world on the principles of peace and harmony. And now, it could lead the way for other countries that admire to shine in the baseball world.
Rising to the occasion, MLB Life shared a Twitter post depicting this new baseball boom in the Himalayan Kingdom.
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A part of it read, “The world’s most remote country, Bhutan, is experiencing a baseball boom. What started as a handful of kids playing on a concrete slab has grown to more than 6,000 children who are becoming dedicated baseball fans…..” The picture captured the love and zeal of young kids admiring to become the next Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.
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The world's most remote country, Bhutan, is experiencing a baseball boom
What started as a handful of kids playing on a concrete slab has grown to more than 6,000 children who are becoming dedicated baseball fans
"It's the fastest-growing sport in the country right now," says… pic.twitter.com/n8yS5GfLN7
— MLB Life (@MLBLife) August 3, 2023
According to MLB.com, it all has been possible because of the local baseball fans, including the co-founder and chairman of the Bhutan Baseball and Softball Association (BBSA), Matthew DeSantis.
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DeSantis on his trip to Bhutan met now-president of the baseball association, Karma Dorji. Being a man with a strong passion to make baseball accessible kids for free, Dorji defines the journey of this as brutal but soothing.
On a phone call, said Dorji, “There was no organization, there was no institution back then. The first thing we did is make a few social media posts. ‘Hey guys, we’re playing baseball this weekend. Is anybody interested? Please show up.'”
And the effort was fruitful, with 50 or 60 kids arriving to start Bhutan’s baseball dream. And since then, it has only grown bigger. The association also had its annual tournament, with hundreds of kids experiencing the competitive setup.
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Scenes from Day 1 of the BBSA first annual baseball and softball summer tournament. #Bhutan #Baseball @wbsc pic.twitter.com/8i3LDS2wby
— Bhutan Baseball & Softball Association (@BhutanBaseball) July 14, 2023
This is nothing short of magic, and the baseball community, who loves scenes like this, had a similar thought.
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The Baseball Community Loves Bhutan’s Story
The baseball community goes all its heart out for inspiration. And the same was their thought when the beautiful story came from Bhutan.
Reacting to it, many termed it as worth putting in a museum. While others called it breathtaking.
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That picture belongs in a museum
— PseudoLG (@PseudoLG) August 3, 2023
absolutely breathtaking photo
— Redbox (@redbox) August 3, 2023
What an incredible photo
— Anthony Bowens (@Bowens_Official) August 3, 2023
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Many fans are eagerly waiting for new stars to join the baseball company.
How exciting for them!! 😁❤️
— Cindy Miller (@CindyResister2) August 4, 2023
Exciting!
— Brady Joseph (@BradyJoseph8) August 3, 2023
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What began as a mere matter of weeks has now grown into something truly immense. Concluding his experience so far, DeSantis said, “So that’s our greatest success. Kids are there and they love it. They want to keep playing.”
What are your thoughts on this? Can Bhutan take the world stage and inspire more small countries to follow suit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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