Little League World Series competitors are 10 to 12 years old

Players in the Little League World Series must be 10, 11, or 12 years old as of August 31. The league age rule has led to significant controversies, including vacated championships due to age-related scandals. Past incidents include the 2001 Danny Almonte scandal, where the player was found to be ineligible due to age misrepresentation. Another notable disqualification occurred in 2011 when a Ugandan team was denied entry over altered birth records. This year’s tournament will feature only players of league age 10, 11, or 12, following the established eligibility guidelines.

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