Canadian Olympic Committee says small contingent of 30 to 40 athletes, including flag-bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama, will attend opening ceremonies
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Sara Groenewegen’s strong performance both on the mound and at the plate wasn’t enough to help Canada overcome its softball rival from south of the border.
Groenewegen pitched two shutout innings, allowing three hits, striking out four and walking one batter, while also supplying Canada’s only hit of the game as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning.“Obviously I hit it well, but sometimes that’s not good enough because they make a good play,” Groenewegen said.The Canadians next face Australia on Saturday. Four players remain on Canada’s team from a crushing defeat to Australia at the 2008 Beijing Games that prevented Canada from earning a medal.
Competition picks up on Friday, when the Games officially kick off with the opening ceremony at Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium.
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