World Softball Day celebration spreads across social media
15/06/2020 4 Minute Read

World Softball Day celebration spreads across social media

The global softball community showcased their love for the sport as World Softball Day was celebrated on every continent.

The 2020 World Softball Day was another emotional display of love, gratitude and passion for the sport of softball from millions of players, coaches and fans around the world. Last Saturday, 13th June, the sport of softball was celebrated across social media, highlighting the game's global footprint and appeal.

Some of the biggest names in the sport celebrated the occasion, including players from all ages and categories around the world -- from Olympic athletes to youth players. Monica Abbott, Danielle Lawrie-Locke and Erika Piancastelli were some of the most renowned players to share their sentiments on social media.

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Happy #worldsoftballday DAM I feel blessed to still get to play this game, with such a DEEPER meaning!! Having my two little girls throughout this last 3 year journey has opened my eyes to a new love for this game! I’ve learned this game NO longer defines my MIND! I’m blessed to have them and hopefully pave a way for them to expand their dreams into the unknown. To believe ANYTHING they want can be THEIRS. I’m so fortunate for the people that have helped me every step of the way, from the old school days of teammates and coaches, to my @softball.canada days, to my @uwsoftball days, and to my current situation and the help and love I receive from EVERYONE! • • • I hope you all know this, I COULD never do it without you all, nor would I have made it to where iam today 🤍 #somuchloveonthisday

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Former Olympians also took advantage of the occasion to recall their playing times and thank the sport of softball for the experiences and good memories.

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🥎Happy World Softball Day🥎 • I could have never, ever, in my wildest dreams imagined still playing this amazing sport at my age and season of life. • I could have never imagined where I would be today during some of my lowest of moments in the depths of depression in 2018. • I’m glad I never gave up on myself. • I’m glad I decided to pursue my dreams - with 3 kids and @daveregula by my side, I’m proud to be where I am today - on the Road to Tokyo. • This sport taught me so much and gave me so much. I’ll forever be grateful ♥️ • #worldsoftballday #softballcanada #teamcanada #athens2004 #beijing2008 #tokyo2020 #tokyo2021 #strongmommethod #strongmomstrongfam

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Last year on 13 June, the 2019 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship opened in Prague, Czech Republic, with 16 nations from around the globe playing For the Title of World Champion. Czech Softball celebrated World Softball Day with a flashback to the World Championship opening day. The Czech Republic also celebrated on the field, with the opening day of the Women’s Softball Extra League.

Softball was also played in Australia, with the return of the Darwin Softball League at Northern Territory, after the mandatory lockdown to face the COVID-19 pandemic.

In South America, Softball Peru celebrated the day with a live-streaming show, including interviews, a presentation of the U-18 National Team 2020, a series of training sessions and a review of the history of the sport in the South American nation.

Other National Federations and leagues around the world also joined the annual celebration with messages across social media.

World Softball Day was also celebrated by the Olympic Movement. International Olympic Committee member Luis Mejia Oviedo paying tribute to international softball leader Don Porter, who passed away last week. Pan Am Sports, the Central American and Caribbean Sports Organization and numerous National Olympic Committees also expressed their greetings to the world softball community.

The 2020 celebration marked the 15th anniversary of the World Softball Day, which was launched in 2005.

Categories: Softball , WBSC

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