WBSC supports Women’s Softball development in Ukraine
24/08/2019 1 Minute Read

WBSC supports Women’s Softball development in Ukraine

Even during a challenging tournament season, WBSC supports the development of baseball and softball. An envoy coach held a course for 22 players and coaches of the Federation Baseball & Softball Ukraine

WBSC supported a development project of Women’s Softball of the Federation Baseball & Softball Ukraine (FBSU) with the envoy coach Lucie Marhsikova, Czech Republic .

A total of 22 participants, players and coaches affiliated with FBSU, participated in the course, that took place in late July in Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic.

WBSC envoy coach on the field in Ukraine

WBSC envoy coach on the field with players and coaches from Ukraine

The Vice President of FBSU commented that the course had a practical impact on the participation of the Ukraine National Team to the Women’s Softball European Championship.

Ukraine placed 18th in the 23-team tournament. In group play, Ukraine won one game against Turkey, then beat Denmark, Slovakia and Lithuania in the placement round.