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Is Softball going to be in the 2012 Olympics?
Softball and Baseball have been omitted from the 2012 Olympics.
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.
How many years did US softball team go to the Olympics?
Softball has been an event at the Olympics since 1996 and the 2008 Games will be the fourth Olympics that have had softball. The US team has played in each one and won the gold medal in 1996, 2000, and 2004.
Why isn't softball in the Olympics?
Its been in the Olympics since 1996.
How long was softball in the Olympics?
Softball has been played since 1887. On Thanksgiving day the first game of softball was played inside a gym at the Farragut Boat Club. The inventor of softball is believed to be George Hancock.
Is softball in Olympic?
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.
Is softball new in the olypmics?
Softball made its debut in the Olympics at the 1996 games in Atlanta. Unfortunately, the 2008 Games will be the last time softball is competed as it, along with baseball, has been dropped from the Olympic Games events schedule.
Why has softball been taken out of London 201?
Softball and baseball were both removed from the Olympics after the 2008 games. There was no reason given it was simply voted out. The International Softball Federation is trying to get the IOC to revive play for the 2020 games.
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.
What countries have been chosen to do the Olympics?
I dint know
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.
Which countries have been most successful in the modern day Olympics?
Brazil
