In August 3th, the Tokyo Olympic Game in 2020 includes 5 new program of sports after 2 years of vetting. These 5 sports are baseball, rock climbing, karate, surfing and skateboarding, among which baseball comes back to the stage of Olympic after 20 years.
![]() ![]() Baseball in KoreaBaseball is one of the most popular sports in Korea. Since its introduction in 1982, the sport has drawn a total of more than 100 million spectators. In 2012, the number of baseball fans flocking to the stadiums made headlines by surpassing 7 million. Although the figure slightly decreased to 6.75 million in 2013, it still exemplified the enduring popularity of professional baseball in Korea.![]() ![]() |