08/09/2021
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The Run for Art photo contest is dedicated to baseball/softball and Tokyo 2020 new sports
The contest is reserved for photographers aged 18-35. An international jury will select 40 finalists.
25/08/2021
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Watch the replay of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Softball medal games
WBSC's Tokyo 2020 replay is presented in collaboration with the Olympic Channel and will remain available on demand.
25/08/2021
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Mark Smith, the head coach who led Softball Canada to its first Olympic medal, retires
The Canadian coach led the softball program to its first ever World Championship medal in 2010 (the first of three bronzes) and the first Olympic medal at Tokyo 2020.
13/08/2021
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Japan overtakes USA as No. 1 in WBSC Women's Softball World Rankings following Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 gold medalists are now the top-ranked nation in the world. There is a total of 67 national federations included in the rankings. Cuba and Indonesia made the biggest moves up the softball rankings, jumping 10 places to No. 18 and No. 25, respectively.
11/08/2021
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Dear Tokyo 2020 Volunteers: Thank you for helping deliver unforgettable Olympic Baseball and Softball events
It wouldn’t have been possible to scream out ‘Play Ball’ at the Tokyo 2020 Games without them.
09/08/2021
3 Minute Read
Players, managers believe baseball and softball belong in the Olympics
Former MLB player Scott Kazmir said the Olympics is "like the World Series". Legendary pitcher Yukiko Ueno doesn't count out pitching in Los Angeles in 2028.
09/08/2021
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic baseball and softball generates global coverage, headlines
Baseball and softball made a buzz at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
08/08/2021
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President Fraccari: Exciting future for baseball and softball after amazing Olympic Games tournaments
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari looks back at baseball and softball´s successful return to the Olympic Games and the bright future ahead.
03/08/2021
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Yukiko Ueno’s Tokyo 2020 gold medal adds to her legendary career
Yukiko Ueno, who turned 39 on 22 July, has pitched 100 innings in her Olympic career, giving up 55 hits, 14 earned runs with 89 strikeouts and 13 walks. Her cumulative ERA is 0.98.
03/08/2021
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WBSC makes “special” donation to Olympic Museum
The items were handed over on Monday at the Olympic Agora Cafe in Tokyo and will be part of an exposition at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.