David Haffner leads the Gambia Softball Association and wants his country to compete against other nations. The sport remains new and less popular than other games people play. Haffner spoke at the yearly meeting where members chose new leaders. The gathering took place on Monday at the Olympic Committee building in Bakau. Association members aim to expand softball across The Gambia despite current challenges.
Softball teams have ten players who use bats and balls during games. Baseball created this sport, but softball uses bigger balls and different throwing styles. Players throw the ball underhand instead of overhand, as baseball requires. The playing field measures smaller than a baseball diamond. Two teams compete against each other to score the most runs.
Nigeria and Senegal received invitations to play friendly games against Gambian teams. The association extends to all parts of the country and focuses on teaching schoolchildren. Young students learn the sport through special programs at their schools. Financial difficulties and missing equipment create challenges for the organization. Leaders struggle to find enough supplies for players and teams.
Members elected new officers during the Monday meeting. Ronald Williams became the first vice president, and Bakary Touray took the second vice president position. Fatoumata Zarah Njie will serve as secretary-general. Bai Ebrima Cham handles money matters as treasurer. Mary Decker joined the technical committee as a new member.
Softball teams have ten players who use bats and balls during games. Baseball created this sport, but softball uses bigger balls and different throwing styles. Players throw the ball underhand instead of overhand, as baseball requires. The playing field measures smaller than a baseball diamond. Two teams compete against each other to score the most runs.
Nigeria and Senegal received invitations to play friendly games against Gambian teams. The association extends to all parts of the country and focuses on teaching schoolchildren. Young students learn the sport through special programs at their schools. Financial difficulties and missing equipment create challenges for the organization. Leaders struggle to find enough supplies for players and teams.
Members elected new officers during the Monday meeting. Ronald Williams became the first vice president, and Bakary Touray took the second vice president position. Fatoumata Zarah Njie will serve as secretary-general. Bai Ebrima Cham handles money matters as treasurer. Mary Decker joined the technical committee as a new member.
