Japan’s left-handed pitcher Miu Goto, outfielder Saki Yamazaki, infielder Hitomi Kawabata and team leader Shinsuke Yabata were in attendance at the unveiling ceremony.

In spite of not being able to host spectators in Tokyo, both baseball and softball events were a huge hit with fans around the world.

"As I look toward 2028, in order for the Japan team to be stronger, I have to raise my game. I want to give it my all," she said.

The contest is reserved for photographers aged 18-35. An international jury will select 40 finalists.

WBSC's Tokyo 2020 replay is presented in collaboration with the Olympic Channel and will remain available on demand.

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.

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.

It wouldn’t have been possible to scream out ‘Play Ball’ at the Tokyo 2020 Games without them.

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.

Baseball and softball made a buzz at the Tokyo 2020 Games.