STRATEGIC SOFTBALL COOPERATION IN PINGTAN FOR ASIA

 The Chinese Softball Association (CSA) fully impressed with softball facilities in Pingtan, China, during the U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 which ended yesterday, in collaboration with local authorities, have offered to set up a training centre with Softball Asia. After some initial discussions with Softball Association president, Datuk Low Beng Choo, during the six-day […]

SHINO SHOCKED WITH MVP AWARD

Japan’s Shino Oguri did not expect to named as the Most Valuable Player at the Awards Ceremony and Farewell Dinner of the inaugural U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 in Pingtan, China, last night.   And to make it a night to remember for a long time to come, Oguri, went home with the most […]

JAPAN WREST TITLE BY THEIR SKIN OF TEETH

Japan had expected a close match against Chinese Taipei in the  inaugural U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 tournament final this afternoon in Pingtan, China, but in the end, were thanking their lucky stars they won by a solitary run. It was final where pitchers of both teams – Japan’s Shino Oguri and Chinese Taipei’s […]

 JOY KILLER FINISH FOR HOST CHINA

 It was with mixed feelings that host China finished third and qualified for next year’s World Cup, when they defeated Philippines 6-1, in the third placing play-off match for the bronze medal this morning on the final day of the inaugural U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 tournament in Pingtan, China. Probably, the only thing […]

JAPAN ALL SET TO WIN AGAINST CHINESE TAIPEI TO WREST TITLE

Chinese Taipei was saving the best for tomorrow’s final against favourites Japan, when they rested almost half their team against Philippines this afternoon in the final Super Round match in the inaugural U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 tournament in Pingtan, China.   Chinese Taipei who shocked China to win 8-6 on Friday to book […]

KOREAN COACH JANG EXPECTED BETTER OUTTING

Korean coach Jang Jeho was so confident that his team will finish third in the inaugural U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 tournament in Pingtan, China, but it was not to be, as his team finished fifth.  The 48-year-old who was making his debut as national youth coach for this team in Pingtan, a former […]

BATTLE TO AVOID BEING TABLE SUPPORTERS

The battle to avoid ending up being the wooden spoonist in the inaugural U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 tournament in Pingtan, China, began this morning, with South Korea moving away from the zone, with their 8-1 victory over India in the first placement match.   While Korea were supposed to have an easy match […]

KOREA DISINTERGRADE THEMSELVES AGAINST PINOYS

What was supposed to have been a close fought battle between Korea and Philippines, fizzled out as the Filipinas won easily 11-1, in four innings, in what was supposed to have be a crucial Group A U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 match to determine the second spot in the table, at the Pingtan Softball […]

INDIA FINALLY ARRIVES WITH TEN PLAYERS

The Indian team arrived two days late with only 10 players last night for the U18 Women Softball Asia Cup 2023 at the Pingtan Softball Stadium, in China, which began on Tuesday.   Another six players and another coach, are expected to arrive tonight.   India Grouped together with favourites Japan, Chinese Taipei and Singapore […]