Greece announces squad for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup European qualifier

“We have a terrific mix of veteran athletes along with new group of younger athletes, and a dynamic team. We have high hopes for this summer’s competition,” said Tony Foti, Head Coach of Greece’s National Softball Team.

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<p>The Hellenic Softball Federation has announced the athletes selected to represent Greece at the European Women’s Softball Championship, a continental qualifier for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup 2024. The European championship will be played in Sant Boi, Spain, from 24-30 July. </p>

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<p>Greece has been allocated in Group A of the European championship, alongside defending champion Italy, Poland, Croatia and Belgium. The event will be played under a <a href="https://www.wbsc.org/news/new-competition-format-announced-for-european-womens-softball-championship"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">new competition system</span></strong></a>, unveiled by WBSC Europe in February.</p>

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<p>“It’s exciting to be able to get back on the field after the two-year absence due to COVID,” said Tony Foti, Head Coach of Greece’s National Softball Team. “We have a terrific mix of veteran athletes along with new group of younger athletes, and a dynamic team. We have high hopes for this summer’s competition.”</p>

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<p>The team has planned two training camps, one in the US from 27-30 May, and the last one at the International Olympic Committee Training Academy in Greece, from 17-23 July, right before the opening day of the Euros.</p>

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<p>Greece will return to the tournament after their absence in 2021. Their last appearance was in 2019, when the blue team finished in seventh place.</p>

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<p>Greece is currently ranked No. 31 in the <a href="https://rankings.wbsc.org/list/softball/women"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WBSC Women’s Softball World Rankings</span></strong></a>.</p>

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