World No. 1 Japan Announces Roster for The World Games Softball Tournament in Chengdu
Japan, the newly ranked World No. 1 in women’s softball, has officially announced its roster for The World Games (TWG), set to take place in Chengdu, China, from August 13 to 17, 2025. The national team, featuring a blend of Olympic champions and world-class talent, will kick off its training camp on July 29 at Utsugi Stadium in Takasaki.
Olympic Champions Return to the Field
Four stars from Japan’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal team will compete at TWG:
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Haruka Agatsuma
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Miu Goto
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Minori Naito
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Yukiko Ueno
They’ll be joined by nine players from the squad that claimed victory at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2025 in Castions di Strada, Italy, showcasing the depth and experience of Japan’s lineup.
🇯🇵 Japan’s Roster for The World Games:
Pitchers:
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Miu Goto
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Yukari Hamamura
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Sakura Miwa
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Yukiko Ueno
Catchers:
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Haruka Agatsuma
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Yume Kiriishi
Infielders:
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Kyoko Ishikawa
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Yuuki Kamata
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Kanna Kudo
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Minori Naito
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Yui Sakamoto
Outfielders:
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Natsumi Fujimori
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Urara Fujimoto
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Ayana Karoji
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Hotaru Tsukamoto
Friendly Matches vs. Australia
As part of their final preparations, Japan will play two friendly matches against No. 8-ranked Australia:
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August 5 at Ota City Sports Park Baseball Stadium
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August 6 at Utsugi Stadium
These matchups will help fine-tune Japan’s strategy before the competition begins.
TWG Group B Showdowns
Japan is placed in Group B at The World Games alongside:
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Australia (No. 8)
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Puerto Rico (No. 3)
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Canada (No. 4)
Japan’s highly anticipated opening match will be against Australia. The full tournament schedule is available on the official TWG website.
A Strong Start Expected
With elite players and solid preparation, Japan is poised for another impressive run on the international stage, aiming to maintain their top ranking and secure more hardware in Chengdu.
Stay tuned for updates, highlights, and scores from one of the world’s premier softball competitions!
