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Twelve Nations to Compete in Ten-Day Tournament
Over 200 young men (age 19-and-under) are getting set to take the field at the Pepsi Softball Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon (Canada) from June 20-29 to participate in the International Softball Federation’s VIII Jr. Men’s World Championship.
Three-time defending champion Australia looks to garner a fourth straight title at the marquee fast pitch event.
Japan and host country Canada will be seeking retribution after the Japanese finished runner-up and the Canadians took third at the 2001 & 2005 Jr. Men’s World Championships.
Other countries taking part in the event include: Argentina, Botswana, Czech Republic, Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, and Venezuela.
Botswana will be making its debut appearance at the Jr. Men’s World Championship against defending champion Australia in the opening game on June 20 at 12 p.m. (local time). Opening ceremonies will begin that day at 6 p.m., with two games following – Canada vs. the Czech Republic and, on the adjacent field, the United States vs. Japan.
The tournament will conclude on June 29 with a game at 1 p.m. to determine the bronze medalist and then the Grand Final at 4 p.m. to crown a world champion.
To keep up to date with the tournament once it begins, log on to the official 2008 Jr. Men’s World Championship website at www.worldsoftball2008.com. (click ISF Jr. Worlds logo above)