09/04/2024 1 Minute Read

New WBSC events bidding calendar published

Immediate tournaments available for hosting include the XXXII U-18 Baseball World Cup and the II Youth Baseball5 World Cup in 2025.

01/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Logo unveiled for U-15 Women's Softball European Championship

This initiative is part of WBSC Europe's ongoing efforts to enhance its branding and create a unified identity across its various competitions.

04/01/2024 3 Minute Read

Yukiko Ueno: Japanese softball superstar doesn't rule out LA28 Olympic Games appearance

“I would be very happy to be back on the Olympic stage, but rather than striving for that, I would like to cherish each day and each year in front of me and face softball with even greater care," Ueno said.

03/01/2024 2 Minute Read

Kelly Kretschman celebrates softball's Olympic return, heralds momentous growth of women’s softball

Former USA softball star Kelly Kretschman, who attended the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup last year, said the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2024 will be "like a mini-Olympics" and expects USA and Japan to be in the final.

30/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 2 Logan Bester (Puerto Rico)

Puerto Rican center fielder Logan Bester claimed the second spot in the Top-10 with a sensational diving catch against Mexico during the inaugural edition of the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup.

22/12/2023 3 Minute Read

LA28 Olympic Games to inspire a new generation for softball - Eri Yamada

Eri Yamada applauded the WBSC's decision to stage new softball tournaments such as the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup and U-23 Men's Softball World Cup saying it will improve the level of softball in the future.

21/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 10 Samantha Alekman (USA)

Alekman's diving catch at the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup opens the countdown of the Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year.

19/12/2023 4 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: Two maiden World Cups, new competition format highlight memorable year for international softball

The U-23 Men's Softball World Cup and the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup enjoyed their historic first edition, while the Women's Softball World Cup inaugurated the Two-Stage Format with a successful group stage.

30/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Po Chun Liu: Building hopes and dreams through softball

A three-year project turned 16 girls into medal contenders at the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup in Tokyo, Japan in October with the LA28 Olympic Games now a potential long term ambition.

29/10/2023 3 Minute Read

USA claim inaugural WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup title

USA's win over Puerto Rico was based on a superb pitching performance from Macie Bryant who allowed only one hit and claimed 17 strikeouts while leadoff hitter Aspen Boulware, named tournament MVP, collected a hit and a run.