About this episode

This episode explores the history of baseball in Bhutan and its cultural significance.

Baseball is America's pastime. So how did it end up in one of the remotest places on Earth? Just in time for the World Baseball Classic (starting March 5th), join me as we explore the history of the sport in Bhutan and how a tiny part of the Himalayas became a bastion for baseball.

People in this episode

Host: Chester Sakamoto

Topics covered

• baseball
• Bhutan
• history of sports
• World Baseball Classic
• Himalayas
• cultural exchange

Keywords

• baseball
• Bhutan
• Himalayas
• World Baseball Classic
• sports history
• cultural significance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Bhutan, Himalayas

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