Bringing the "secret of body mechanics" behind Japanese athletes' success at the globally watched WBC to the public. Support is spreading at an incredible speed.
OSAKA, Japan, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â As the World Baseball Classic (WBC) captivates fans globally, the Kickstarter campaign for "KINETIC LAB-LINK" has officially surpassed 50% of its funding goal as of 4:00 PM JST today. Launched on March 10, the project has reached this milestone in just six days, riding a wave of momentum as interest in elite athletic performance reaches an all-time high.
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