17/08/2025 4 Minute Read

USA win gold at The World Games 2025 Women's Softball

USA defeated Chinese Taipei, 5-0, behind a shutout performance by Megan Faraimo to clinch their fourth consecutive gold medal at The World Games.

17/08/2025 1 Minute Read

Tiare Jennings named The World Games Women's Softball MVP; All-World Team revealed

Jennings did it all in Chengdu. She hit .400 for the tournament, with two home runs, five RBIs and a double, good for a .750 slugging percentage.

15/08/2025 2 Minute Read

Semifinals at World Games 2025 Women’s Softball postponed by rain

The semifinals — Japan vs. USA and Chinese Taipei vs. Canada — will now be played simultaneously on Sunday at 9 a.m. local time. The Bronze Medal Game and Gold Medal Game will follow at noon, on Field 2 and Field 1 respectively.

Categories: Softball , World Games

15/08/2025 3 Minute Read

The World Games 2025 Women's Softball semifinals set: Japan vs USA; Chinese Taipei vs Canada

Chinese Taipei shut out the Netherlands, 2-0, to secure second place in Group B. A two-run homer by Li Szu-Shih, along with a combined shutout from Ke Hsia-Ai and Tu Ya-Ting, propelled the Asian squad into the semifinals. In Group A, Canada edged Japan, 2-1, in a pitching duel to clinch first place. Both teams advanced to the semifinals.

Categories: Softball , World Games

15/08/2025 5 Minute Read

Early steps, big dreams: Women's Softball teams eye LA28 Olympic Games from Chengdu

A gold medal at The World Games is not the only goal of the eight teams participating in Chengdu, China. Their sights are also set three years from now, when softball features on the sports programme of the LA28 Olympic Games.

14/08/2025 3 Minute Read

The World Games 2025 Women's Softball: Canada, Japan, USA reach semifinals; Netherlands, Chinese Taipei chase final spot

Defending champions USA defeated the Netherlands, 8-1 in five innings, staying perfect and claiming first place in Group A. In Group B, Canada and Japan beat Australia and Puerto Rico respectively to secure their place in the semifinals.

Categories: Softball , World Games

13/08/2025 3 Minute Read

The World Games 2025 Women's Softball: Netherlands, USA win in Group A; Canada, Japan prevail in Group B

The Netherlands and defending champions USA opened with strong wins over hosts China and Chinese Taipei to lead Group A, while Canada and world No. 1 Japan started with victories against Puerto Rico and Australia in Group B to claim first place.

Categories: Softball , World Games

12/08/2025 4 Minute Read

Head coaches outline goals, strategies ahead of The World Games Women’s Softball tournament

After the technical meeting, where rosters became official, the head coaches of the eight participating teams shared their expectations and goals.

Categories: Softball , World Games

11/08/2025 3 Minute Read

Chengdu welcomes the best of Women’s Softball ahead of The World Games tournament starting Wednesday

Eight of the world’s top 10 teams, representing four continents, have arrived in Chengdu aiming to claim the gold medal on Sunday.

Categories: Softball , World Games

10/08/2025 3 Minute Read

Japan, USA win gold medals; Canada, Venezuela get bronze as The World Games men's softball medal games are rained out

The rain was relentless in Chengdu during the early hours of the day, forcing the cancellation of the two medal games scheduled on Sunday, so two gold medals and two bronze medals were awarded.