Three Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games participants highlight the XVII Women's Softball World Cup Group C, which opens on 22 July in Buttio and Castions di Strada, Italy.
Group C sees world No. 2 and Olympic champions Japan, No. 5 Canada, No. 8 Italy, No. 22 Venezuela, No. 26 Philippines and No. 29 New Zealand in action from 22-26 July.
The top two teams of the group will “punch a ticket” to the Finals next year. Italy, as the organizer of the World Championship stage in 2024, wouldn't need to qualify for the Final Stage
The reigning Olympic champions and world No. 2 Japan will open at 14:00 against No. 29 New Zealand. Two more games are scheduled on Day 1.
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Games can be followed on the WBSC website through the play-by-play (Group A, Group B, Group C) or watched on GameTime, the WBSC streaming platform, purchasing Tournament Pass or Group Pass.
Cover photo by WBSC
