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Japan Unveils Matcha‑Inspired Victory Gesture for WBC

March 3, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Samurai Japan has debuted a matcha tea‑whisking celebration as the World Baseball Classic kicks off, with stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto leading the charge.

Samurai Japan introduced a matcha tea‑whisking gesture as a new victory celebration ahead of the World Baseball Classic. The move, highlighted by a video from lecturer Jeffrey Hall, could become a popular way for the team to celebrate wins.

The tournament begins Wednesday evening, March 3, 2026, and runs through March 17. Fans can watch key games on Fox or stream them for free on Tubi.

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