29/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Olympic medal games a ‘fantastic day’ for softball - Jessica Mendoza

“Even though the US has the record against Japan as far as overall wins, in the games that matter, Japan seems to find a way,” she said.

28/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Olympic softball gold medal game delivers home run for the sport, buzzes on social media

The explosion on social media, the passion from the players and fans, and the gripping games demonstrate that softball is made to be played in the Olympics, the pinnacle sports showcase on the planet.

27/07/2021 3 Minute Read

Japan celebrates softball gold medal. Ueno: "Playing on home soil means a lot of pressure"

After the gold medal game, Japan's head coach Reika Utsugi said, "only Ueno could have done this". The winning pitcher admitted feeling a lot of pressure and praised 20-year old reliever, Miu Goto, for stepping in the sixth. USA coach Ken Ericksen congratulated Japan and said, "it was not our day."

27/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Japan's Yamato Fujita named Tokyo 2020 softball MVP as All-Olympic team revealed

Japan's Minori Naito was named the best defensive player. The Tokyo 2020 All-Olympic Team includes four players from the US, three from Canada, two from Japan and Mexico, one from Italy.

27/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Japan repeats as Olympic softball champions behind Yukiko Ueno masterpiece

Japan defeated USA, 2-0, in the Tokyo 2020 Gold Medal Game at Yokohama Baseball Stadium, accomplishing back-to-back golds.

27/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Canada wins country’s first-ever Olympic softball medal with bronze at Tokyo 2020

Canada defeated Mexico 3-2 in the Bronze Medal Game and became the fifth nation to medal in Olympic softball competition history.

27/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Softball: Medal Round Historical Preview

Japan and the United States will play a rematch of the Beijing 2008 final. Either Canada or Mexico will become the fifth softball programme to win an Olympic medal.

26/07/2021 3 Minute Read

Medal round set in Tokyo 2020 Olympic softball tournament

The United States will face Japan for gold, while Mexico and Canada will battle in each of the nation's first-ever bronze medal game.

26/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Vidales, Escobedo help send Mexico to Bronze Medal Game with 4-1 win over Australia

Mexico earned back to back victories in the last two days of the Opening Round to finish in fourth place in the standings. Aussie legend Stacey Porter announced her retirement.