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Hawaii Kupuna Softball Tournament continues today

Thursday, July 18, 2024, 12:05 a.m.

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Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald A player with the Onomea Rangers hits the ball during a game against Sudden Impact at the Hawaii County Kupuna Softball Tournament in Hilo on Wednesday. Over 400 players from 21 teams from across Hawaii Island came together for the two-day event, which was put on by the Kupuna Activities Division. ▲
Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Ku'ikahi's Daren Kodani takes a swing during a game Wednesday against Kona Gold during the Hawaii County Kupuna Softball Tournament in Hilo. The games will determine seeding for the State Senior Citizens Softball Tournament in Kona from Tuesday, Aug. 6, to Thursday, Aug. 8. ▲
Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Sudden Impact second baseman Mike Yellen throws the ball to first base during a game against the Onomea Rangers during the Hawaii County Kupuna Softball Tournament in Hilo on Wednesday. Over 400 players from 21 teams from across Hawaii Island came together for the two-day event, which was put on by the Kupuna Activities Division. ▲
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The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division kicked off the 49th Annual Hawaii Kupuna Softball Tournament on Wednesday, hosting 21 teams and over 400 players from around the island.

The two-day tournament is being held at the Walter C.K. Victor Baseball Complex in Hilo.

An opening ceremony marked the start of the tournament with a heartfelt blessing, the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner and Hawaii Pono‘i, and a ceremonial first pitch thrown by Mayor Mitch Roth.

“We are honored to host this incredible event that celebrates our kupuna and their passion for the game and community,” Roth said.

The games played during this tournament will count toward the seeding for the Hawaii State Senior Citizens Softball Tournament, which will be hosted by the Elderly Activities Division at Kailua Park in Kona from Aug. 6-8.

Hawaii County hosts this statewide tournament every four years, and 62 teams will participate.

For more information about the Hawaii Kupuna Softball Tournament and upcoming events, please contact the Department of Parks & Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division.

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