Six months to go: Premier12 2024 trophy unveiled during WBSC Anniversary celebrations
The Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS will open on 10 November in either Guadalajara or Tepic in Mexico and run through to 24 November. Nagoya, Tokyo and Taipei City are the other host cities.
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<p>During the inaugural <a href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/baseball-softball-community-celebrates-wbsc-10th-anniversary-world-baseball-softball-day">World Baseball Softball Day</a> on 10 May, WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari marked six months to go to the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="III Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2024-premier12/home" target="_blank">Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS</a> by unveiling the official trophy which will honour the winner of the WBSC's flagship tournament.</p>
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<p>The Premier12 trophy is made of polished silver-plated brass with special details in 24k gold-plated. It is contained in a customised trolley. The base diameter is 35 centimetres (13,78 inches). The trophy is 78 centimetres (30.7 inches) high and weighs 12 kilograms (26.46 pounds).</p>
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<p>Italian goldsmith <a href="https://fratellipazzaglia.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Fratelli Pazzaglia (opens in a new tab)">Fratelli Pazzaglia</a> (Pisa, Italy) manufactured the trophy designed by the branding agency <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Works (opens in a new tab)" href="https://works.design" target="_blank">Works</a>. The designers started with a 2D/3D drawing and used a 3D CAD-CAM machine. </p>
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<p>The trophy was then redesigned to accurately conceptualise its three-dimensional form. In the process, individual brass components are meticulously produced using CNC 3/5-axis machine tools, with attention to every minute detail. In line with the esteemed tradition of Italian artisans, both laser and traditional machine tools are employed in the manufacturing process.</p>
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<p>The various parts of the trophy undergo hand-finishing. The pieces are subjected to galvanic processes to achieve distinct chromatic effects. The artisans apply gold and silver during the process. Each component receives either a polished or satin finish. The trophy's base features enamelled and glazed flags representing the twelve participating teams.</p>
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<p>The final and crucial step is assembling the trophy. During this phase, all components are meticulously assembled with extreme care, adhering to the most rigorous Italian artisanal standards.</p>
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<p>The Premier12, WBC's Flagship Event, is the most important baseball tournament of 2024. The 12 participants qualified through the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/premier12-2024-presented-by-raxus-worlds-top-12-nations-qualified-for-wbscs-flagship-baseball-tournament" target="_blank">WBSC/KONAMI World Rankings</a>. </p>
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<p>Group A will open on 10 November at the Charros de Jalisco Pan American Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and the Santa Teresita Stadium in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. </p>
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<p>Group B will open on 13 November, with Japan playing Australia at the Vantelin Dome Nagoya. The other Day 1 games will be held at the Taipei Dome and the Tianmu Stadium in Taipei City. The Taipei Dome and Tianmu Stadium will host the remaining 12 games until 18 November. </p>
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<p>After round-robin play, the top two finishers of each group will compete in the Super Round. The first and second-place teams of the Super Round will compete in the Premier12 Championship game, while the third and fourth-place finishers will play for a bronze medal.</p>
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<p>The Tokyo Dome will host the Super Round (21-23 November) and the medal games on 24 November.</p>
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<p>The complete game schedule for the Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS will be announced soon.</p>
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