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The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Holds a Special Clinic in Japan

U.S. soccer forward, Abby Wambach, meets some potential future members of Japan's national soccer team.

As part of the “Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports Initiative,” the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team took to the soccer field with Japanese girls in Sendai, Japan on March 27.

Japanese Baseball Delegation Visits the U.S.

The Japanese delegation works on their pitching form with the Baltimore Orioles.

The U.S. State Department, partnering with the Little League World Series and Ripken Baseball, brought Japanese baseball players and coaches from Japan’s disaster-affected prefectures to the United States from August 8-23, 2011.

Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. Visits Japan

Cal Ripken huddles with young baseball players.

As a Public Diplomacy Envoy, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. traveled throughout Japan to spread goodwill through baseball.

Philippines Program in Phoenix: Baseball Sports Visitors Experience Spring Training

The Filipino coaches pose with young American athletes.

The U.S. State Department hosted six female and six male baseball and softball coaches from the Philippines for a Sports Visitor program.

State Department Sports Program Helps Young People with Disabilities in China

Participants from Mobility International USA and Guangzhou English Training Center (GETCH) students work together on the court.

Professionals from Mobility International USA, through a Sports Grant traveled to China to help young people with disabilities there become more involved in sports and to increase their self-confidence and involvement in the larger community.

Tony Sanneh, Danielle Slaton, and Cheryl Bailey Travel to Malaysia

A young Malaysian athlete works on her ball handling skills during a clinic in Kuala Lumpur.

Former U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team player Tony Sanneh and former U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team player Danielle Slaton traveled to Malaysia.

Former NBA & WNBA Players Host Basketball Clinics in Indonesia

Edna Campbell leads drills with the participants.

In partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, the U.S. State Department sent former NBA legend, Rick Mahorn, and WNBA star, Edna Campbell, to Indonesia.