(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
World Games 2025 Men’s Softball: Venezuela and Canada Shine, Japan in Command Against Argentina
Chengdu, China – August 8, 2025:
The final day of the Opening Round at the World Games 2025 Men’s Softball tournament has brought intense action, with teams battling for a coveted spot in the semifinals.
Venezuela Dominate Czechia, Canada Secure Thrilling Win Over Singapore
Venezuela delivered a commanding performance early in the day, defeating Czechia with an impressive 11-1 victory. With this result, the South American team finishes Group A play with a solid 2-1 record, keeping their semifinal hopes alive as they await the outcome of other matches.
Meanwhile, Canada kept fans on the edge of their seats, rallying from behind to secure a nail-biting 9-8 win over Singapore. The hard-fought victory confirmed Canada’s place in the semifinals, finishing as the runner-up in Group B.
Group A Update: Japan Lead, Argentina in Must-Win Situation
Japan remain unbeaten in Group A with a 2-0 record and are currently in action against Argentina (1-1). A win for Japan would confirm their top spot in the group, while Argentina must win to stay in semifinal contention. Venezuela (2-1) have completed their group matches and will advance depending on the result of the Japan vs Argentina clash.
Group B Standings Set: USA and Canada Advance
In Group B, the USA have already secured the top position and are playing Australia in a match that won’t affect the standings. Canada advance as second place, while Singapore and Australia will finish third and fourth respectively, regardless of the ongoing result.
What’s Next
The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, promising more thrilling action as the world’s top men’s softball teams compete for a place in the final. Stay tuned for complete coverage, live updates, and match results from Chengdu!
