Softball in India

CountryIndia
Governing bodySoftball Association of India
National team(s)Men
Women
First played1944
National competitions
National Softball Championship
International competitions

Softball is a sport that is played in many schools and universities in India, however, the sport has not caught on at the professional level. Softball in India is governed by the Softball Association of India.[1] Softball was introduced to India in 1944 when some local boys began playing the sport with American troops stationed at Jodhpur during the Second World War.[2]

The women's Softball team of India to make its debut in the 19th Asian games and it is approved by the Indian Olympic Association of India[3]

References

  1. ^ "Softball Association of India". www.softballindia.com. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. ^ "History of Softball in India". www.softballindia.com. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  3. ^ PTI (18 April 2022). "Indian women's softball team to make its debut at Asian Games". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

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