Indian Women's Softball Team Set to Debut at Asian Games 2022

By: WE Staff | Monday, 18 April 2022

The Indian women's softball team is slated to make its debut at the Asian Games in 2022. The team received a wildcard for the Hangzhou eventand will participate in the Asian Games to be held later this year.

The Indian women's softball team's wildcard entry received approval from Softball Asia during its executive committee meeting held on February 23.

NeetalNarang, President, Softball Association of India, said “The entry of women's team to the Asian Games, through a wild card, is indeed a milestone for Softball in India. The Hangzhou Games will be an opportunity to encourage and groom our women players as all major international events include women's category. Performing at the Asian Games is our first step and comes with a huge responsibility as we aspire to be a strong team ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics”.

She further added that the Softball Association of India is confident that such exposure will help players reach greater heights. “We look forward to having continued support from the sports ministry, Indian Olympic Association and Sports Authority of India," Neetaladded.

The Indian women's softball team's participation in the 19th Asian Games has also received approval from the Indian Olympic Association of India.