25/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Chidester’s game-winning hit gives USA fourth consecutive win in Tokyo 2020

Monica Abbott struck out 13 in eight innings of work, including 4 Ks with runners in scoring position, while giving up 3 hits and 1 unearned run (the tie-break runner).

24/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Day 4 Historical Preview: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Softball tournament

The six-team Tokyo 2020 Olympic softball tournament continue with three games on Sunday, 25 July: AUS v USA; CAN v JPN; and ITA v MEX.

23/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020 Olympics officially open after moving ceremony that included Japanese baseball greats Sadaharu Oh, Shigeo Nagashima and Hideki Matsui

“The sport of baseball/softball is very proud to be part of this historic moment for the Olympic Movement and the entire world,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari, who was in attendance to witness the Opening Ceremony.

22/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020: Japan, USA stay undefeated as Olympic Softball Day 2 features all one-run games

All three contests on on Day 2 were one-run games. Australia earned their first in the tournament.

22/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Ueno celebrates birthday in style as Japan walks off Mexico in extras, remains perfect at Tokyo 2020

Ueno turned 39 as hosts Japan defeated Mexico 3-2 in eight innings and earned their second win in as many days.

21/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Japan, USA, Canada open Tokyo Olympic Softball event with wins

Softball on Wednesday returned to the Olympic stage for the first time since the Beijing 2008 Games.

19/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Day 1 Historical Preview: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Softball tournament

The six-team Tokyo 2020 Olympic softball tournament will open Wednesday, 21 July, with all teams in action.

19/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Danielle Lawrie: Softball Canada can win it all at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

With past Olympic experience under her belt, Lawrie is ready to help her country go for the gold, as softball returns to the Games for the first time since 2008.

19/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Japan looks to defend 2008 Olympic softball gold medal as sport returns at Tokyo 2020

Head coach Utsugi and 2008 Olympic stars Ueno, Yamada are ready to open the Games.

18/07/2021 2 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Softball preview - USA and Japan lead strong field

The tournament will be played under a round robin system, from 21-26 July, with the top two teams in the final standings playing the Gold Medal Game on 27 July.