25/03/2022 2 Minute Read

Star-studded matchup to open JD.League season as Tokyo 2020 Olympians headline inaugural season

After the country’s second consecutive Olympic softball gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Japanese softball is ready to open the inaugural season of the JD.League, that replaces the former Japan Softball League.

21/03/2022 2 Minute Read

Monica Abbott: Tokyo 2020 can be an ‘influence’ for LA28 generation

“I’ve seen their influence on athletes that are playing today, and that influence is cool because they literally had the opportunity to potentially be the next Olympian star. And who knows, maybe from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games it’s going to be the influence for the next generation who’s going to play in LA28,” said Abbott.

22/12/2021 4 Minute Read

2021 in Review: Baseball, Softball a home run at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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.

18/12/2021 2 Minute Read

Global Game Podcast: Kaleigh Rafter - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games a celebration of ‘where we have taken’ softball and its exciting future ahead

“We just wanted to bring softball back as competitively as we could so we can put our sport in the best position moving forward.”

10/11/2021 1 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Jenn Salling to join Softball Canada National Team coaching staff

Chris Jones, who returns as assistant coach, will complete Canada’s coaching staff.

14/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Kaleigh Rafter named Softball Canada Women’s National Team head coach

The former catcher will replace Mark Smith at the managerial position, who retired from coaching after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

08/09/2021 1 Minute Read

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 1 Minute Read

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.

17/08/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC completes its largest-ever global distribution of baseball, softball equipment following successful Tokyo 2020 Olympic showing

The WBSC is looking to boost global development and capture the wave of momentum from baseball and softball's successful showing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

13/08/2021 1 Minute Read

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.