OKLAHOMA CITY -- The International Softball Federation is seeking a new site for the world championships next year.
The group's president, Don Porter, announced Tuesday that the championships scheduled for next July in Oklahoma City would be moved to a different date and country because of a conflict with an international tournament held in Puerto Rico.
Amateur Softball Association executive director Ron Radigonda says Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City doesn't have other open dates to host the tournament. The site also hosts the Women's College World Series and other tournaments throughout the year.
Jakarta, Indonesia, was the only other site to submit a bid for the world championships, which were awarded to Oklahoma City in October.
The above story can be found on ESPN.
This is a disappointing development for softball fans in Oklahoma City. However, we can still look forward to the WCWS and the Big XII Championship, plus any OU Sooner NCAA Regional. Hopefully, Oklahoma City will have the opportunity to host the next World Championship.
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