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Softball's first year as an Olympic sport was 1996. Unfortunately, softball is being dropped as an Olympic sport after the 2008 Games in Beijing.
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What sport was added at the 2000 olympic games in Sydney Australia?
womens softball
Why did snowboarding become an olympic sport?
It is not a normal sport it is like a challangeBecause they wanted a new sport.
How many countries must play a sport in order for it to be played in the Olympics?
Olympic sportsIn order to be considered as an Olympic sport, a sport must first be practiced by men in at least 75 countries and four continents, and by women in at least 40 countries and three continents. However in order to become a full olympic sport, the sport in question must have a governing International Federation in order for the IOC to officially recognize them as a sport.The governing body has to then file an application to become a demonstration sport. After that, the sport may file another application to officially become a fully recognised Olympic sport.More opinions from FAQ Farmers:2575% of countries must play the sport for it to be accepted into the Olympic games
Is basketball presently an Olympic sport?
no basketball is not presently an Olympic sport today
Who won Olympic gold in 1996 for softball?
United States.
The first softball team to win an olympic medal?
Softball was introduced as an Olympic medal sport for women in 1996. The United States won the gold medal at those Olympic Games held in Atlanta. As of now, softball is scheduled to be discontinued as an Olympic sport after the 2008 Games in Beijing.
When did softball become a sport?
1887
Which is no longer an Olympic sport?
Baseball and softball were removed from the sports played at the Olympics after the 2008 Games in Beijing.
What sport was added at the 2000 olympic games in Sydney Australia?
womens softball
When did the long jump become an Olympic sport?
It was a sport in the first Olympic.
When did alpine sking become a olympic sport?
it became an Olympic sport in 1936
Why did fencing become an Olympic sport?
because the public voted it to be a olympic sport
What can't the softball olympic team play for a while?
Because the sport is being suspended.
How did the game of bball become an olympic sport?
It became an Olympic Sport because it is an awesome sport!!! LOL!
Is baseball an official Olympic sport?
Yes, it debuted as an official Olympic sport during the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games. Both baseball and softball have been eliminated as an Olympic game after the 2008 Games in Beijing. There will be no baseball or softball at the 2012 Games. There is a possibility they could make a come back at the 2016 Games but that has not been decided yet.
Is woman's fast pitch softball an olympic sport?
No. For 12 years (since 1996) softball was part of the olympics, but 2008 was the last year it was. It has been removed from the olympic games, and will not be a part of the 2012 London games. Softball is not in the Olympics coming up do to lack of supporters of the sport. It was in the last Olympics but not 2012.
Which sport will not be played at the olympic games in 2012?
IOC voted to drop baseball and softball from the 2012 Games
