Oină
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For the village in Estonia, see Oina, Estonia.
Oină (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈoj.nə]) is a Romanian traditional bat-and-ball game, similar in many ways to baseball.[1]
Quick Facts Highest governing body, First played ...
Highest governing body | Romanian Oină Federation |
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First played | 1364 (first documented) 1899 (modern rules) |
Characteristics | |
Contact | Yes, players are hit with the ball, but no body contact |
Team members | 11 per side |
Type | Outdoor |
Equipment | Oină ball |
Venue | Oină pitch |
Presence | |
Olympic | no |
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