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There has been no given answer by the IOC, but many figure that it was grouped with Baseball. Also, the venue costs are high. Supposedly, too few countries play, but it is ranked 14th in number of participating nations. Many agree anti-American feelings were a factor. Some people also thought the USA was too dominant but Japan's upset win in 2008 sort of debunked that.
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When did softball become an Olympic sport?
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.
What sport was added at the 2000 olympic games in Sydney Australia?
womens softball
What sport made its first appearance as an official Olympic sport in Barcelona after being a demonstration sport seven times?
In 1992, baseball became an official Olympic sport at the Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona.Demonstration years (1912, 1936, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1984, 1988)
When was tennis added to the summer Olympics?
Tennis was a part of the original modern Olympics that were started in 1896. Tennis was an Olympic sport until after the 1924 Olympics when it was dropped. Tennis, again, became an Olympic sport beginning with the 1988 Olympics.
Is basketball presently an Olympic sport?
no basketball is not presently an Olympic sport today
