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The 2022 WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Championship was the 13th U-18 Men's Softball World Cup, and the first under the U-18 title. It was an international softball tournament taking place in Palmerston North, New Zealand from 22 February to 1 March 2020.[1] Originally scheduled for February 2021, the tournament was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] New Zealand last hosted the tournament in 1993, in Auckland.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | New Zealand |
Dates | 22 February – 1 March 2020 |
Teams | 12 |
Venue | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Japan (2nd title) |
Runner-up | Australia |
Third place | Czech Republic |
Fourth place | Argentina |
Tournament statistics | |
Games played | 50 |
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Australia were the defending champions, and lost the final to the Japan, who claimed their third title.