Czech Softball's Journey From Communism To The World Stage
The Czech Republic is the first European nation to host the Men's World Softball Championship which is taking place from June 13-23. The sport has been played in the country for decades thanks to the tireless efforts of one man, Ales Hrabe. This 91-year-old's passion for softball helped overcome a lack of equipment in the 1960s and opposition by state officials in the former communist country.