So long, Olympic softball

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

A few years ago, the International Olympics Committee knocked softball off the list of 2012 sports, though its popularity has been growing since 1996, its first Games. For girls around the world, the Olympics will forever be a dream.
Guests: Lindsay Callanan plays first base and outfield for the Lake County Liberty softball team, and Emily Ott pitches for Lake County Liberty softball team

Contributors:

Katherine Lanpher and Chelsea Merz

Comments [2]

Jean King

The IOC decided to eliminate the sport while in session behind closed doors. Why? Because Americans dominate the sport? I would prefer to see softball rather than some other competitions where women are barely dressed and are featured as sex objects.

Aug. 13 2008 08:27 PM
Matthew C. Scallon

The pitch for softball in 2016? Since the games will be played in Chicago (and it will be played in Chicago, make no mistake about it), it is only right, fitting, and proper that the Olympics highlight a sport which was invented in Chicago.

Aug. 13 2008 07:34 PM

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