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That means Tuesday's start of the Olympic softball competition in Beijing will be bittersweet.
NPR: Women's Softball On Olympic Chopping Block
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The International Olympic Committee voted softball off the program in 2012.
NPR: Women's Softball On Olympic Chopping Block
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Softball, squash, baseball, karate and roller sports all bid to be accepted as Olympic sports but were turned down by the executive board two months ago.
CNN: IOC adds rugby sevens and golf to 2016 Olympics
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After failing to be named one of the 25 core Olympic sports, wrestling must now compete with the Chinese martial art wushu, sport climbing, baseball-softball, roller sports, squash, karate and wake boarding.
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