05/07/2021 2 Minute Read

"Representing your country at the Olympics is emotional, spiritual" - Maria Soto reflects on her Olympic memories on The Global Game

Soto was Venezuela’s flag bearer in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

05/07/2021 1 Minute Read

European champions Italy name Olympic softball roster for Tokyo 2020 Games

Head Coach Federico Pizzolini is taking 13 of the 17 players from the recent European Softball Championship.

05/07/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC reveals Olympic Baseball, Softball rules and regulations

The Tokyo Olympic Softball event will run from 21-27 July, while the Tokyo Olympic Baseball event will be staged from 28 July to 7 August.

05/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Mexican Olympic Softball roster announced, Dallas Escobedo highlights pitching staff

It will be Mexico's first-ever participation in softball at the Olympic Games.

04/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Italy wins European Softball Championship, qualifies for World Games 2022 Birmingham

The host team defeated Netherlands, 9-5, in the final of the European Women’s Softball Championship. With the victory, Italy qualified for The World Games Birmingham 2022.

01/07/2021 1 Minute Read

Softball Australia Olympic roster revealed, Stacey Porter named captain

World No. 8 Australia have revealed their Olympic softball roster. The Aussies won the WBSC Softball Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifier in September 2019 to qualify for Tokyo 2020.

28/06/2021 1 Minute Read

Women’s European Championship opens with a berth at The World Games on the line, Italy prepares for Tokyo 2020

The winner of the continental event will get the final place in The World Games Birmingham 2022. Defending champions and host Italy is looking for the perfect send off before heading to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

23/06/2021 3 Minute Read

Olympic Day: Baseball and softball have never been as close to the Olympic Movement as today, says WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari

The Olympic Virtual Series Baseball Event Finals, which are being streamed worldwide on Olympic Day, are a wonderful occasion to further raise our sports’ profile within the Olympic Movement and and the younger generations said President Fraccari.

21/06/2021 3 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020 Softball - One Month to Go - Jessica Mendoza looking forward to "one of the most competitive" Olympic Games ever

Two-time Olympic softball medallist and baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza shared her experience in the Olympic Games and her role as a commentator on the latest edition of the WBSC Podcast - The Global Game.