Softball keeps growing around the world across different age groups and levels with Saudi Arabia the latest nation to join the craze, after the Saudi Arabia Baseball and Softball Federation organised an historic first-ever women’s softball game on 11 May.
President of the Saudi Arabia Baseball and Softball Federation Nayef bin Mohammed bin Humaid said his organisation aims to introduce the game, spread it and widen its practice in a great manner.
“We aim to raise the level of competition between female players and their sporting performance by conducting trainings during varying periods, and we welcome everyone,” President Bin Humaid said, reported by Saudi Gazzette.
The first practice session was held at Princess Noura University with the participation of 50 players and in the final round 25 players were picked up for training at the university’s stadium.
“It is possible to join the federation’s team for those who are from within and outside the university,” President Bin Humaid said while appreciating the great cooperation extended by the Princess Noura University to the federation in terms of conducting training at the university stadium.
Last week Saudi Arabia Baseball and Softball Federation announced the construction of the first baseball field in the country.
