Softball Canada names women’s team for Tokyo 2020
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
Softball Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have nominated Canada’s women’s team for the re-arranged Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The 15 athletes were selected by Softball Canada’s coaching staff.
Canada qualified for Tokyo 2020 at the 2019 WBSC Softball Americas Qualifier held in Surrey, British Colombia by finishing in the top two of the 12-team event along with Mexico.
"There is no greater privilege than to wear Canada across your chest and represent the most amazing country and fans," said catcher Kaleigh Rafter.
"For me, this is the last step in a 14-year journey that dates back to 2007.