Softball became an Olympic medal event in 1996. In 2005, the
International Olympic Committee voted to drop both Softball and
Baseball from the Summer Olympic Games of 2012. Both may reapply
for 2016 consideration.
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Softball was introduced at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
The International Olympic Committee voted to drop softball from the
Olympics starting with the 2012 Games in London.