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Paraná will be the exclusive host of the softball competitions at the 13th South American Games in 2026. The Softball World Stadium will welcome the continent’s leading national teams as part of an event bringing together more than 4,000 athletes from 15 countries across Santa Fe, Rosario, Rafaela and Paraná.

The women’s competition will run from September 15 to 19, followed by the men’s event from September 21 to 25. Both titles will grant direct qualification to the Olympic qualifying tournament, making the Games a key step on the road to the Olympics.

Argentina’s national teams will look to make the most of competing at home in a city closely tied to the history of softball in the country. As part of its preparations, the women’s national team began its official training camp and final phase of work in Paraná.

Source: UNO Entre Ríos ↗

Paraná hosted the first Entre Ríos women’s slowpitch tournament for players over 35. The competition took place over three days at Club Atlético Talleres.

Nine teams from Entre Ríos and Santa Fe participated, expanding competitive opportunities for the age group and strengthening regional exchange.

Source: El Once ↗

Paraná’s Nafaldo Cargnel Stadium underwent a technical assessment as part of preparations for the 2026 South American Games. Representatives from ODESUR and WBSC Americas took part in the review.

The city is preparing to host the men’s and women’s softball competitions in September. The inspection helped assess the venue and coordinate the work required for the tournament.

Source: UNO Entre Ríos ↗

Argentina U23 earned one of its standout results of the year by defeating Japan 3–2 at the World Cup in Sincelejo, Colombia.

Nahuel Ferrara and Luciano Biondi revisited the game and highlighted Paraná softball’s influence on the development and performance of the Argentine squad.

Source: TyC Sports ↗

Argentina advanced to the second stage of the U23 Softball World Cup in Sincelejo, Colombia, continuing its campaign against the category’s leading national teams.

The roster included four players from Bahía Blanca: Nahuel Sáenz, Pedro Martínez, Tomás Pintos and Luca Talmón, reflecting the national team’s broad regional foundations.

Source: La Nueva ↗

Argentina’s men defeated Venezuela 4–3 in the final in Sincelejo, Colombia, to retain the Pan American softball championship.

The second consecutive continental title also secured Argentina’s place at the World Cup, adding another major achievement to the senior team’s international record.

Source: Argentina.gob.ar ↗

Argentina won the men’s world championship for the first time at Prague 2019. The national team came from behind against Japan in the final to secure a historic victory.

The title crowned years of sustained growth and established Argentina as a leading international softball nation.

Source: Infobae ↗