Philippine Women’s Softball Team Competes in Canada

Consul General Maria Andrelita Austria (5^th from left) and Consul Analyn Ratonel (4^th from left) are joined by the members of the Philippine Women’s Softball Team at the Canada Cup International Softball Championship parade. (Photo from Vancouver PCG)

24 June 2022 – The Philippine National Women's Softball Team or the Blu Girls is currently participating in the Canada Cup International Softball Championship at the Softball City Complex in South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Consul General Maria Andrelita Austria attended the Parade of Athletes on 22 June 2022, upon the invitation of the Canada Cup Host Committee. She was accompanied by Consul Analyn Ratonel.

The Blu Girls opened their campaign with a 3-2 victory over the Calahoo Erins of Alberta, Canada last Monday, 20 June 2022.  Consul General Austria watched the game with some members of the Filipino Community.  She congratulated the Philippine Blu Girls for their hard work and for bringing honor to the country.

Also competing in the tournament are the USA, Japan, Mexico, Chinese-Taipei, Australia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Korea.  The Philippine team Blu Girls ranked 13^th in the world.  END

The Philippine team joins the Canada Cup International Softball Championship parade on 22 June 2022 at the Softball City Complex in South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

(Photo from Vancouver PCG)

Consul General Maria Andrelita Austria (2^nd row, 2^nd from left) and Consul Analyn Ratonel (2nd row, leftmost) watch the game between the Philippines and Calahoo Erins of Alberta, Canada with some members of the Filipino Community.

(Photo from Mr. Rey Fortaleza of Reyfort Media Group)