Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have recommended to the International Olympic Committee that baseball and softball be returned to the games, along with karate, skateboarding, climbing, and surfing. (more…)
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Baseball, softball could be back in 2020 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee may allow baseball and softball to be added to the 2020 Olympics if requested by the host city — and with Tokyo hosting the games, it is a distinct possibility. (more…)
Pitch moving forward for Olympic baseball in 2020
A joint bid from International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and International Softball Federation (ISF) — an arrangement formalized this week — could see a successful effort to bring baseball back to the Summer Olympics in 2020. It’s been no secret that both federations have sought a return to the Olympics; it’s also been no secret that […]