-->
-
Softball has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1996.International Olympic Committee: Softball History Eight 15-member women's teams compete for a single set of medals.Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Softball
On July 11, 2005, the International Olympic Committee voted to discontinue softball as an Olympic sport, starting at the 2012 Olympics in London.International Olympic Committee: Singapore 2005: 2012 Olympic Sport Vote
-
Fast Facts
- Introduced in 1996International Olympic Committee: Softball History
- Scheduled to be discontinued following the 2008 Beijing Summer GamesInternational Olympic Committee: Singapore 2005: 2012 Olympic Sport Vote
- Eight 15-member teams compete for one set of medalsOfficial Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Softball
- Each team plays seven preliminary games, then the top four teams advance to the playoffsOfficial Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Competition Format
- Governed by the International Softball FederationOfficial Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Competition Rules
-
History
On June 13, 1991, the International Olympic Committee voted to introduce softball as a full medal sport, starting at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Georgia. The United States women's softball team has dominated the sport since its inception, winning gold medals in 1996, 2000 and 2004.NBC Olympics: Olympic Softball History -
Softball at the 2008 Summer Olympics
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, softball events were held from August 12 to August 21, 2008 at the Fengtai Softball Field.Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Time and Venue Australia lost to Japan on August 20 to win the bronze medal. Japan defeated the U.S. team for the gold medal in the finals on August 21.NBC Olympics: Softball: Results and Schedules -
Categories
Recent Contributors
- View History
- Discuss on the Message Board
- Embed this Page
-
Share this page
-
-
The Mahalo Top 7
-
Wikipedia: Softball at the Summer Olympics
en.wikipedia.org -
International Olympic Committee: Softball
olympic.org -
NBC Olympics: Softball Basics
nbcolympics.com -
Official Site: International Softball Federation
internationalsoftball.com -
ESPN: The Last Olympic Softball Game (August 21. 2008)
sports.espn.go.com -
United States Olympic Committee: USA Softball
softball.teamusa.org -
Beijing Olympics: Japan Shocks Softball World
en.beijing2008.cn (August 20, 2008)
-
Wikipedia: Softball at the Summer Olympics
-
Olympic Softball on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
2 more cool 1s today! Olympic Gold Medal Softball Player Cat Osterman & author & real WWII "Band of Brothers" member George Koskimaki!:-)
@VampireVamp1 | November 08, 2009 12:12 AM -
ibaf.org - Baseball hopes for joint 2016 bid – IBAF presents softball with plan to work together for Olympic reinstate… http://wp.me/pg5a-BE
@girlbaseball | November 07, 2009 06:48 AM -
I toured the Olympic Softball Stadium in Beijing last week. So sad. I stood where 2016 was written with tears in my eyes!
@CoachBastian | November 05, 2009 10:49 PM -
Olympic pitcher inspires local softball players - Le Mars Daily Sentinel - http://tinyurl.com/ycee6gl
@trends17 | November 05, 2009 05:57 PM -
On This Day In Olympic History: Japanese softball player Hiro Sakai was born. She won gold in 2008 and celebrates her 31st birthday today!
@olympicsource | November 03, 2009 06:59 PM
-
-
Questions and Answers About Olympic Softball | View All | Ask a Question
View All Olympic Softball Questions (87) | Ask a QuestionWill Chicago get the Olympics in 2016? (3 Answers)No. because Rio de Janeiro already was awarded the games. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asJbJtbZ1m4 read moreWhat kind of business license do I need for traveling softball team? (1 Answer)Below are some helpful links, including state gov't sites that should point you in the right direction. Not sure exactly what license you'd need, but my guess is the bank ... read moreWho do you think will be hosting the Summer Olympics in 2016 and why? (5 Answers)I think it will be a close call between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago. Rio has BY FAR the biggest infrastructural change budget, more than all other cities combined (I ... read moreCould Olympic sport? (18 Answers)Well, obviously Digdug would have to go in first. http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/dig_dug.jpg read more
Ask a Question about Olympic Softball 140 characters
