Softball Faces Uncertain Future in Olympic Programme

May 14, 2025, 4:46 pm EDT

Softball's return to the Olympic stage after its absence from the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be short - lived, as it confronts the possibility of being excluded from the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Despite being one of Australia's most successful team sports, the sport's national federation has expressed concerns that commercial interests may overshadow the Olympic legacy in the selection of Olympic events.