The tournament, due to get underway today in Mexico, will feature a total of 83 matches between 18 nations.

Under the agreement, AYM Sports will produce coverage of the majority of these games to be aired across its six television channels, as well as on online and digital platforms, which it claims has a potential broadcast reach of more than 62 million households and online or mobile users across the Americas.

AYM Sports will also provide in-game commentary and post-match highlights of the tournament which is scheduled to conclude on August 10.

"The WBSC is very pleased to partner with AYM Sports to showcase the 2014 Under-15 Baseball World Cup," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

"This is a very exciting time for WBSC, as international competitions that feature national teams continue to drive spectator interest and growing consumer demand.

"AYM Sports' know-how, platforms and innovation will not only guarantee that Under -15 Baseball World Cup content is delivered to key markets within the Americas, but also to a worldwide audience."

Cuba will be looking to make up for losing out to Venezuela in the 2012 Under-15 Baseball World Cup gold medal match ©IBAF




The Mexican broadcaster will also provide in-game commentary and post-match highlights of the tournament.

Coverage will be made available globally on a subscription basis via AYM SPORT's online platform: http://internetv.tv/.

"AYM Sports is proud to partner with the WBSC to bring the U15 Baseball World Cup to a global viewership," said President of AYM Sports Benjamin Hinojosa.

"At the present time, we are expanding into other markets and territories, and that's why securing the rights of high-quality, globally attractive events like this one is critical to AYM Sports' growth strategy.

"We are experiencing positive audience growth and demand in elite international competitions and World Championships like the Under-15 Baseball World Cup, and that's why are we are particularly excited to be able to provide even more content that is relevant and attractive to AYM Sports' new and loyal viewers."

Venezuela are the defending Under-15 Baseball World Cup champions and have been drawn in Group C alongside 2012 runners-up Cuba and Australia, Argentina, Hong Kong and Lithuania.

The US head Group B along with rivals Japan and Panama, Germany New Zealand and South Africa.

Group A contains Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Chinese Taipei, Czech Republic and Guatemala.

Matches will take place in the cities of Culiacan, Los Mochis and Mazatlán in the Baja California Sur region of Mexico.

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