Pictured above is a close play between the Italian second baseplayer and a base runner for the all-star team. (Photo by Franco Bagattini)

FANS & MEDIA TURNED OUT FOR TOURNAMENT IN ITALY
2005-06-06

The fourth International Legnano Softball Tournament took place last week in Italy (May 29 – June 3). On the field, competition consisted of an Italian under-19 team, the Czech Republic, and an all-star team made up of Spanish, Cuban, American, German, and Australian players.

The event had lots of action, and certainly lots of scoring (as evidenced by the 9-8 victory the Czech Republic team posted over the all-star team last Wednesday). What it also had was a lot of interest from fans and media.

For the Opening Ceremonies alone there were said to be 2,000 people on-hand, plus local authorities. The subsequent days drew numerous spectators as well, with one day’s crowd alone said to have been between 1,500-1,800.

On the media side, regional TV (Rete 55) broadcast news and video of the tournament, with coverage from all of the local newspapers as well. In addition, some national newspapers (Il Giorno, QS) wrote about the tournament too.

The photos below from the event were taken by Franco Bagattini. Additional details on the tournament can be found on the event website using the link provided below.

Event website

A night game between the Czech Republic and the all-star team.

Teresa San Juan of the Spanish national team, batting for the all-star team that played at this event.

Italy’s Ambra Collina gets to ready to run from first base.