One thing that I just cannot under stand is why the Olympic Committee is going to get rid of Fastpitch Softball in the games. Why I was watching the first game, USA versus Venezuela, during the field prep, they switched over to another sport that just blew my mind. Badminton, seriously, badminton. I couldn’t believe it. They’re going to be getting rid of a sport that so many people love to watch, and to many, is a part of their life.
I still to this day, have not heard of the reason to why the decided to do so. I’ve heard the rumors, that Team USA just dominates, (which they do, and I love to see happen) and that it’s also not fair to the other countries. But these girls that make up team USA have poured their heart into the game. They have sacrificed so much to be where they are.
And the same thing goes for all the girls that play locally. Just ask yourself, how many tournaments did your daughter play in this past season, and games. To all our young girls who play this game, Team USA is their inspiration, it’s their drive that feeds them on becoming better and better.
All I can say is lets keep the game in the Olympics, lets keep the game alive. We’ll always have the summer leagues, ASA, Triple Crown Sports, USSSA, High School in the fall. The long weekends away from home, playing those tournaments in various cities, various states. Lets not stand by and let them take away our girls inspirations that drive them to be the players they are.
Keep it Alive !!!
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I wanted to comment and thank the author, good stuff