Softball Association of India
Softball Confederation of Asia | |
| Headquarters | 26, Sikh Mohalla, M.G. Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh[1] |
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| President | Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi |
| CEO | Pravin Anaokar |
| Secretary | L.R Maurya[2] |
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The Softball Association of India (SBAI) is the governing body for softball in India. Legally, it is a non-profit association registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.[3]
History
Softball was first played in India in 1944 by United States Army servicemen stationed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan during World War II. Some locals played with the Americans and learned the game from them. Among them was Dashrath Mal Mehta, considered the father of Indian softball. Mehta founded the Softball Association of India in Jodhpur on 21 November 1961 with the support of L.M. Singhavi, Anand Singh Kachawa, Madanlal Pungalia, and K.D. Gautam. The Association came into contact with members of the International Softball Federation (ISF), the sport's international governing body, in 1964 and invited them to play a game in India. The SBAI officially became affiliated with the ISF in 1965.[4]
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The Association was officially recognized by the
References
- ^ "Contact Us". Softball Association of India. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "Executive Committee". Softball Association of India. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "About Us - SBAI". Softball Association of India. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ a b "History of Softball in India". Softball Association of India. Retrieved 12 July 2018.