SOFTBALL ASIA CONTINUES AS FAMILY
PIXS BY HAN YASSIN The 25th Softball Asia Congress held this morning in Kuala Lumpur saw overwhelming support for the incumbents lead by chairman Pan Yi Chuan and president Datuk Low Beng Choo, that the previous council were elected in unanimously for the 2026-2030 term. Beng Choo was returned unopposed for her third consecutive term […]
Japan stay No. 1 in Men’s and Women’s Softball World Rankings after The World Games 2025
The WBSC Softball World Rankings have been updated after USA won women’s gold and Japan and USA shared men’s gold at The World Games in Chengdu, China. Japan have kept their grip on both the WBSC Men’s and Women’s Softball World Rankings following The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China where the latest update reflected […]
USA win gold at The World Games 2025 Women’s Softball
USA defeated Chinese Taipei, 5-0, behind a shutout performance by Megan Faraimo to clinch their fourth consecutive gold medal at The World Games. USA defeated Chinese Taipei, 5-0, behind a shutout performance by Megan Faraimo to clinch their fourth consecutive gold medal at The World Games. A three-run homer by Sahvanna Jaquish and a two-run shot […]
Semifinals at World Games 2025 Women’s Softball postponed by rain
The semifinals — Japan vs. USA and Chinese Taipei vs. Canada — will now be played simultaneously on Sunday at 9 a.m. local time. The Bronze Medal Game and Gold Medal Game will follow at noon, on Field 2 and Field 1 respectively. Playoff day at The World Games 2025 Women’s Softball competition was heavily disrupted by rain on Saturday in […]
The World Games 2025 Women’s Softball semifinals set: Japan vs USA; Chinese Taipei vs Canada
Chinese Taipei shut out the Netherlands, 2-0, to secure second place in Group B. A two-run homer by Li Szu-Shih, along with a combined shutout from Ke Hsia-Ai and Tu Ya-Ting, propelled the Asian squad into the semifinals. In Group A, Canada edged Japan, 2-1, in a pitching duel to clinch first place. Both teams […]
Dates confirmed for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage 2026
Group A will be played in Prague, Czechia; Group B in Lima, Peru; and Group C in Oklahoma City, USA. The dates and group assignments for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage 2026 tournaments have been confirmed with Group A to be played in Prague, Czechia; Group B in Lima, Peru and Group C in Oklahoma City, USA – […]
Venezuela walk off Argentina, Singapore stun Australia on The World Games men’s softball opening day
A two-run homer by Pedro Flores gave Venezuela a 3-2, walk-off win over Argentina to open The World Games; while Singapore defeated two-time world champions Australia, 10-9, in a historic win for the Asian squad. The World Games 2025 Men’s Softball competition in Chengdu, China, opened with two spectacular games at Xindu Better Softball Arena on […]
Softball Asia family sends condolences
WBSC World Rankings update: Japan takes top spot in Women’s and Men’s Softball
This rankings update is the first under the revised WBSC World Rankings Methodology and Guidelines, introduced in December 2024, with a small update – for Top-Level World Events and Age-Group World Cups, which take place every two years, two editions will be included in the rankings. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced the […]
WBSC opens nomination process for Elective Congress 2025
The 6th WBSC Ordinary Congress will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on 17 to 18 October 2025. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has officially opened the nomination process for positions on the WBSC Executive Board, ahead of the 6th WBSC Ordinary Congress, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 17 to 18 October 2025. […]