Philippine Blu Girls Dominate South Korea in Softball Asia Cup, Set Sights on World Cup Qualification
Source: news.source.manilatimes
The Philippine women's softball team, known as the Blu Girls, showcased their prowess at the WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025 by defeating South Korea 7-0 in Xi’an, China. Despite a subsequent loss to Japan, the team's performance against South Korea highlighted their strong offensive and defensive play. The Blu Girls are now gearing up for matches against India and Malaysia, aiming to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup and the 20th Asian Games.
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The Blu Girls defeated South Korea 7-0 in the WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025.
The team scored three runs in the first inning and four runs in the fifth, showcasing strong offensive play.
Despite a loss to Japan, the Blu Girls demonstrated resilience and competitiveness.
Jean Henri Lhuillier, president of the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines, expressed pride and support for the team.
The Blu Girls are set to play India and Malaysia next, aiming for qualification in the 2026 World Cup and the 20th Asian Games.
