Players, coaches criticize IOC dropping softball as sexist

Canada's Danielle Lawrie reacts after a softball game against Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Canada won 3-2. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Members of team Australia stand ahead a softball game with Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Canada's Danielle Lawrie, center right, celebrate with teammates after a softball game against Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Canada won 3-2. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Members of team Japan celebrates with head coach Reika Utsugi after a a softball game against the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Japan won 2-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Australia's Michelle Cox (47) and Taylah Tsitsikronis, right, cheer for Jade Wall (1) as she rounds the basses after hitting a home run in the sixth inning of a softball game against Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Japan's Yukiko Ueno (17) and Yu Yamamoto (5) celebrates after a softball game against the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Japan won 2-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Mexico's Dallas Escobedo, left, and Victoria Vidales celebrate at the end of the second inning a softball game against Italy at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)