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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.
No, softball is no longer included in the Olympic games. It was featured in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. The International Olympic Committee voted to remove softball from the Olympic program beginning in 2012 because of the United States' dominance in the sport.
Of course it should . Softball is an extremely popular sport and a lot people were striving for the olympics.They should also bring it back as it would promote physical activity a lot more then some other sports.
Not anymore. Softball was played at the Olympics starting with the 1996 summer games. The IOC (International Olympic Committee) voted to drop both Softball and Baseball from the Olympic games starting in 2012. The Baseball and Softball Federations are trying to get their sports back into the Olympics starting in 2020.
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When did womans curling become an olympic sport?
1998.In 1998
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.
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.
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
What can't the softball olympic team play for a while?
Because the sport is being suspended.
What is the differences between softball and basball?
In softball, the ball is bigger. Baseball pitchers pitch the ball overhand while softball pitchers pitch underhand. Baseball is more of a boys sport and softball is generally more for girls.
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.
Which sport will not be played at the olympic games in 2012?
IOC voted to drop baseball and softball from the 2012 Games
Is softball a game or a sport?
Softball is both a game (a game of softball) and a sport (the popular sport of softball.
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 fast pitch softball a girle sport?
No! Fast pitch softball is a demanding sport. You have to be quick, tough, but more importantly, you have to be smart. Softball and Baseball are some of the most complicated games played today. Strategy is a huge part of the game. The more you know, the better you will play. Also, there are also plenty of men's fastpitch softball leagues.
