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Curacao captures world championship title at the Little League World Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:47 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Curacao captures world championship title at the Little League World Series

Summary

The 79th Little League World Series concluded in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday after twelve days of tournament play at Lamade Stadium. Curacao secured its second world championship title in the country's history. The event drew more than 300,000 spectators to the region for the final round of competition. Individual tournament highlights included a no-hitter by Cooper Thiessen and the standout performance of Kinley Ramsus. Parents and managers described the tournament as a significant milestone for the 12-year-old participants, marking the culmination of years of youth baseball development.

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Key Details

•Curacao earned its second world championship title in the tournament's history.
•Over 300,000 fans attended the tournament at Lamade Stadium.
•Cooper Thiessen recorded a no-hitter during the twelve-day event.
•The 79th edition of the tournament finished on August 31, 2026.

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5:47 AMYahoo Sports — History made, champions crowned Sunday in South Williamsport

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA(WBRE/WYOU)— While the calendar may say there is still three weeks remaining, for those in Central Pennsylvania the end of the summer solstice can be always marked by the last pitch thrown at Lamade Stadium. “It’s crazy, it’s like unreal. Who thought that we would’ve make it this far. We definitely were like […]
— Yahoo Sports

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