Help Save Olympic Softball for 2016
Target:
The International Olympic Committee
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We the undersigned urge the members of the International Olympic Committee to vote to re-instate Softball for the 2016 Olympic Games.
We the undersigned urge the members of the International Olympic Committee to vote to re-instate Softball for the 2016 Olympic Games.
We the undersigned ask that the committee vote to re-instate softball for the 2016 Olympics. The hopes and dreams of thousands of young women all over the world depend on the sport of softball being a part of the Olympics. It has been said that softball doesn't have enough international support to justify it being in the Olympics and it has been dominated by the Americans. We hope to show with this petition and others like it that softball is truly an international sport that deserves Olympic recognition and should and always be a part of the Olympics. In the sport of softball, the Olympic Games is our World Series, our Superbowl, our World Cup and being in the Olympics is vital to the future of our sport. Please re-evaluate the decision that was made in 2006 by voting to re-instate the sport that we love to play and watch.
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# 2,727:
1:21 am PDT, Aug 30,
Name not displayed, New York
The sport of softball needs to return to the Olympics as I feel that it is a great representation of the spirit of the Games. The players are great ambassadors of the sport and having it in the Olympics best allows for them to showcase their skill and character to the world. Taking that away only serves to undermine that spirit.
The sport of softball needs to return to the Olympics as I feel that it is a great representation of the spirit of the Games. The players are great ambassadors of the sport and having it in the Olympics best allows for them to showcase their skill and character to the world. Taking that away only serves to undermine that spirit.
# 2,726:
11:10 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Jenni Riggs, California
softball is my life!save my life please!!!!
softball is my life!save my life please!!!!
# 2,725:
10:57 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Olwyn Freeman, Australia
Softball is a respected sport with a large following worldwide. Why should it be ditched when extreme sports like BMX cycling have recently included. If there isn't enough time for everything then just keep the more traditional sports for the Olympic arena.
Softball is a respected sport with a large following worldwide. Why should it be ditched when extreme sports like BMX cycling have recently included. If there isn't enough time for everything then just keep the more traditional sports for the Olympic arena.
# 2,724:
10:11 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Alfonso Vargas, Florida
a girl told me her story and i would love to help out and i did.
a girl told me her story and i would love to help out and i did.
# 2,723:
9:12 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Justin Becerra, Texas
My brother got me to sign after a long explanation of why to reinstate the game.
My brother got me to sign after a long explanation of why to reinstate the game.
# 2,722:
7:58 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Sarah Holop, New York
i love the sport there's absolutely no reason why it shouldn't be in the Olympics
i love the sport there's absolutely no reason why it shouldn't be in the Olympics
# 2,721:
6:23 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Gillian Shippen, Australia
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# 2,720:
6:00 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Shelby V, Florida
I really wanted to play for the Olympic team! I hope that this petition will make my dream have a chance!
I really wanted to play for the Olympic team! I hope that this petition will make my dream have a chance!
# 2,719:
5:37 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Katie Morgan, New York
# 2,718:
5:30 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Jordan Honc, Florida
My name is Jordan and I LOVE softball! I don't want to see softball die this way! I thank you for making this petition!
My name is Jordan and I LOVE softball! I don't want to see softball die this way! I thank you for making this petition!
# 2,717:
4:35 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Megan Tuttle, Connecticut
# 2,716:
4:32 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Florida
i love softball and it shoyldnt be turned off like a switch
i love softball and it shoyldnt be turned off like a switch
# 2,715:
4:00 pm PDT, Aug 29,
John McGahey, Australia
YThey keep Sync. Swimming & M/Cross? GO FIGURE!!!!
YThey keep Sync. Swimming & M/Cross? GO FIGURE!!!!
# 2,714:
3:53 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Jeanette Rudd, Florida
I can't image softball not being at the next games. The popularity of the sport has grown tremendously. If it is taken away that would also possibily take future scholarships away from young girls that dream of one day playing in the olympics. For many young ladies they have a true passion for the sport. Let's continue to "PLAY BALL!!!
I can't image softball not being at the next games. The popularity of the sport has grown tremendously. If it is taken away that would also possibily take future scholarships away from young girls that dream of one day playing in the olympics. For many young ladies they have a true passion for the sport. Let's continue to "PLAY BALL!!!
# 2,713:
1:59 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Shawn Thomas, New York
# 2,712:
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12:50 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Katelyn Witwer, Pennsylvania
Hello, I'm Katie Witwer and I play on the Akron Ponies. We were undefeated this year and had hopes of growing up to be softball olympians but now our dreams are crushed because of this decision. |
# 2,711:
12:47 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Suzannah Herron, Arizona
# 2,710:
11:28 am PDT, Aug 29,
Lane Weir, Texas
My daughter is 9 year old A Ball player and she to has dreams of playing for the USA Olimpic softball team. Softball is one of the largest sports in America and a huge part of Texas sports. Our girls deserve a chance to see all there hard work take them to an olimpc gold one day.
My daughter is 9 year old A Ball player and she to has dreams of playing for the USA Olimpic softball team. Softball is one of the largest sports in America and a huge part of Texas sports. Our girls deserve a chance to see all there hard work take them to an olimpc gold one day.
# 2,709:
11:16 am PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
I think that softball should remain in the olympics because it is a good motivation for yound girls all around the world to continue to play softball, and play to their full potential every time they pick up a softball. I know that I have always had many hopes and dreams to play on the Olympic softball team. The USA has almost dominated every other softball team in the olympics since 2000, losing only 1 game (the gold medal game vs. Japan in 2008.) People think that softball should be taken out of the olympics because the USA dominates. You can't punish a team for being good, i mean.. doesn't EVERY team want to dominate?? and be good?? Here's an example.. Michael Phelps is like the best swimmer in the world, winning 8 gold medals this year in Beijing,) but swimming isn't being elimonated, even though the USA dominates at it. Another example, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin are some of the best olympic gymnists, winning a combined 9 total medals in 2008, but gymnastics isn't being elimonated either. The USA is one of the best at this sport also. Softball is a great sport that shouldn't be elimonated from the olympics. If a sport was actually going to be elimonated from the olympics, elimonate one that is't so popular, and is a dissapointment in medals, such as boxing, rowing, and judo, only winning 1 medal this year; bronze. Therefore, I think that softball should remain in the olympics, even if the USA is the best. Working to be the best is key, and USA Softball has been unlocked.
I think that softball should remain in the olympics because it is a good motivation for yound girls all around the world to continue to play softball, and play to their full potential every time they pick up a softball. I know that I have always had many hopes and dreams to play on the Olympic softball team. The USA has almost dominated every other softball team in the olympics since 2000, losing only 1 game (the gold medal game vs. Japan in 2008.) People think that softball should be taken out of the olympics because the USA dominates. You can't punish a team for being good, i mean.. doesn't EVERY team want to dominate?? and be good?? Here's an example.. Michael Phelps is like the best swimmer in the world, winning 8 gold medals this year in Beijing,) but swimming isn't being elimonated, even though the USA dominates at it. Another example, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin are some of the best olympic gymnists, winning a combined 9 total medals in 2008, but gymnastics isn't being elimonated either. The USA is one of the best at this sport also. Softball is a great sport that shouldn't be elimonated from the olympics. If a sport was actually going to be elimonated from the olympics, elimonate one that is't so popular, and is a dissapointment in medals, such as boxing, rowing, and judo, only winning 1 medal this year; bronze. Therefore, I think that softball should remain in the olympics, even if the USA is the best. Working to be the best is key, and USA Softball has been unlocked.
# 2,708:
9:57 am PDT, Aug 29,
Lydia O'connor, Massachusetts
i love watching softball.
i love watching softball.
# 2,707:
9:52 am PDT, Aug 29,
Leonor Noris, California
softball is my life so why take it away!!!
softball is my life so why take it away!!!
# 2,706:
8:05 am PDT, Aug 29,
Kiwi Mateen, North Carolina
Hi. Well I have been playing softball for about 8 years now. I started playing softball when I was 7 and I started playing travel softball when i was 9. I also play basketball but i LOVE softball. I really want to do this when i get older and i want to play for the U.S.A. i play short stop and i want to be just like Natasha Watley. She is soo quick! I am also very fast and when people tell me they have never seen a better short stop then me i say i have Natasha Watley is way better then me. I just want to play softball for the USA and i want to be just like Natasha.
Hi. Well I have been playing softball for about 8 years now. I started playing softball when I was 7 and I started playing travel softball when i was 9. I also play basketball but i LOVE softball. I really want to do this when i get older and i want to play for the U.S.A. i play short stop and i want to be just like Natasha Watley. She is soo quick! I am also very fast and when people tell me they have never seen a better short stop then me i say i have Natasha Watley is way better then me. I just want to play softball for the USA and i want to be just like Natasha.
# 2,705:
7:21 am PDT, Aug 29,
Alma Georgina Tejeda, Mexico
# 2,704:
4:54 am PDT, Aug 29,
Rhonda Morris, Kentucky
# 2,703:
4:53 am PDT, Aug 29,
Holly Chaltraw, Washington
This sport keeps many young girls off the streets, don't take away the ultimate dream!
This sport keeps many young girls off the streets, don't take away the ultimate dream!
# 2,702:
4:37 am PDT, Aug 29,
Renee Benefiel, Indiana
# 2,701:
11:57 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Christine Quinones, New York
