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How much do the Olympic softball players get paid?
Olympic sportsmen/women are amateurs they do not receive payment.
Is softball played in the Olympics?
Yes, it's played in the Olympics and in fact it's the only sport that doesn't have a boys division, it's only women softball. Unfortunately, a move was done to remove softball from the Olympic games starting in the 2012 Olympics. There have been efforts to help bring back softball.
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.
In the olympic's women's softball how far is the pitcher's mound from home plate?
43 feet
Why do women play softball and not baseball?
it is a proven fact by jennie finch a USA olympic player that softball is harder to play than baseball.
Who played softball first men or women?
men
How long did it take for women to have the privilige to play softball?
Softball was invented in 1887 but everybody played it. Not until later did mostly women play baseball and men can play softball too.
What sports are played by both men and women?
soccer, softball, baseball, dance
Why did they drop women's Olympic softball in 2008?
Women's Olympic softball was dropped from the 2008 Games primarily due to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to reduce the number of sports in the Olympics to promote a more compact and efficient program. The sport faced challenges in global popularity and competitiveness, as it was dominated by a few countries, particularly the United States. This decision led to significant disappointment among athletes and fans, sparking discussions about the future of women's sports in the Olympics. Softball has since been reinstated for the Tokyo 2020 Games and is scheduled to continue in future Olympics.
What size softball is used for ASA or USSSA women's fastpitch softball?
11" circumference for women's slow pitch softball.
Did Spain have a womens olympic softball team?
Yes, Spain fielded a women's softball team that competed in the Olympics. They participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where women's softball was included as an official sport for the first time. The team aimed to promote the sport in Spain and gain international experience, despite not advancing to the medal rounds.
When did women begin playing softball?
for entertainment, and because the men who played baseball were away at war.
