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Japan wins, US stunned, hope exists
Japan wins, US stunned, hope exists
Japanese boyish pitcher Ueno Yukiko led the national team to win the Olympic softball gold, beating the three-time Olympic champions the United States 3-1 in the final here on Thursday.

Olympic success good for softball's future: ISF president

The International Softball Federation (ISF) has launched a new event to further promote the global development of softball following the climax of the Olympic competitions on Friday.

 

· Pitcher Jennie Finch bids quiet Olympic farewell
· Japan stuns US 3-1 for Olympic softball title
· Softball final interrupted by rain
· American, Japanese softballers to meet again in final
· Rogge's attendance boost softball's confidence to return

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There is little soft about Olympic softball. One pitch at Atlanta was clocked at 118 kilometres per hour. [Full story]
· Discipline's origin
· Playing field
· Rules
· Softball equipment
· Time and venue
Jennie Finch Jennie Finch, ace pitcher with three Olympic golds
Chinese Softball team greet the audience after a victory Chinese softball player Li eyes good ending before bowing out
Key players of Team China

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