Canada clinched a WBSC Softball World Championship medal today, beating Australia by a score of 12-0 in four innings. The Canadian offense had a brilliant performance against the Australian staff, while Danielle Lawrie was in control of the game since the first pitch. Canada will play tomorrow the bronze medal game of the Softball World […]

Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado was present today at ZOZO Marine Stadium to see Japan’s first playoff game of the tournament against Puerto Rico. The Princess arrived to the stadium at 18:00, and firstly went into the field to cheer the players from Japan and Puerto Rico, prior of the presentation of the teams. […]

USA and Japan won today their respective games and advanced in the playoffs. Tomorrow they will face each other with a spot in the World Championship Finale at stake. Both teams have secured a medal in this tournament.

The teams that advanced in the placement round are: China, Chinese Taipei. Great Britain and Venezuela. South Africa, Botswana, Philippines and New Zealand are eliminated

The gallery contains pictures of 2 Championship Round games: Mexico-Italy, Canada-The Netherlands,
It contains also pictures of 1 game of the Placement Round: China-South Africa

Mexico and Canada advanced today in the playoffs of the WBSC Softball World Championship, defeating Italy and Netherlands respectively, and remain in the fight For the Title of World Champion and the berth in the Olympic Games.

The original field of 16 nations has been cut in half, with 8 teams advancing to the Championship Round in Chiba, Japan.

Great Britain relies on a great game by designated player Kirsten Mack (3 for 3, 3 RBIs). New Zealand pitcher Jennifer Feret came just one out short of a perfect game

This gallery contains pictures of 4 games: The Netherlands-South Africa, New Zealand-Philippines, Great Britain-Venezuela, Japan-Australia

WBSC exclusive interview with Japanese Softball mega stars Yukiko UENO and Eri YAMADA, during the XVI Women’s Softball World Championship in Chiba, Japan talking about their Olympic dreams. Yukiko Ueno is the face of the team that won a gold medal for Japan at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Ueno has celebrated her thirty sixth […]