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Li Qi talks about Chinese Olympic dream

Li Qi talks about Chinese Olympic dream
13/08/2018

“Softball is a great sport, very entertaining. It requires multiple skills. To play elite softball you need power, flexibility, speed. And you also need mental toughness. Softball players need to be smart.”

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Stewart, Ueno and managers speak after the final of the Softball World Championship

Stewart, Ueno and managers speak after the final of the Softball World Championship
12/08/2018

“I feel exhausted, mentally exhausted” said Japanese pitching star after losing in the tenth inning. Kelsey Stewart believes in Chiba we had a taste of what Tokyo 2020 will be

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USA wins Softball World Championship

USA wins Softball World Championship
12/08/2018

USA repeated as Softball World Champions today in Chiba, Japan, after a memorable finale against the host team, in front of almost 12,000 fans at ZOZO Marine Stadium. The American team defeated Japan, 7-6, on a walkoff single by Kelsey Stewart in the tenth inning, and went undefeated on the tournament.

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Chinese best hitter Li Qi talks about her Olympic dream

Chinese best hitter Li Qi talks about her Olympic dream
12/08/2018

“Softball is a great sport, very entertaining. It requires multiple skills. To play elite softball you need power, flexibility, speed. And you also need mental toughness. Softball players need to be smart.”

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Softball World Championship: Day 11 photo gallery

Softball World Championship: Day 11 photo gallery
12/08/2018

In this gallery you can find pictures of the last day of the WBSC Softball World Championship. Japan beat Canada to make the final. The USA succeeded themselves as Softball World Champoions

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Japan will play USA for the title of Softball World Champion, clears their way to Tokyo 2020

Japan will play USA for the title of Softball World Champion, clears their way to Tokyo 2020
12/08/2018

The hosts played close to perfection in the bronze medal game of the Softball World Championship. Ueno picked the win. USA will know playing the final certain to be in Tokyo 2020

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Watch the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship 2018

Watch the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship 2018
12/08/2018

WBSC YouTube channel will stream all the games live. Through the article you will be able to make your own choice about the game to watch. In case the game is geo blocked, you will receive directions to the exclusive rights holder

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USA comes from behind, beats Japan in dramatic fashion

USA comes from behind, beats Japan in dramatic fashion
11/08/2018

Getting to superstar Monica Abbott wasn’t enough for Japan. The USA came from behind to win in the first extra inning and head to the final. Japan will play against Canada to get the right to a re-match

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Softball World Championship: Chinese Taipei finishes in ninth place

Softball World Championship: Chinese Taipei finishes in ninth place
11/08/2018

The semi finals and the final of the placement round involved four teams: Chinese Taipei, Great Britain, China and Venezuela

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Softball World Championship: Day 10 photo gallery

Softball World Championship: Day 10 photo gallery
11/08/2018

In this photo gallery you find pictures of games of the Championship Round: Australia-Mexico, Canada-Puerto Rico, Canada-Australia and Japan-USA

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