![Japan downs USA by 3-1 in softball final thus obtains the gold for this event. After the victory celebration ceremony, players of both team make a '2016' pattern with the balls, wishing this event, which is planned to miss the 2012 London Games, will make its return in 2016 Olympics. [Xinhua]](http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20080822/001372acd0b50a18669409.jpg "Japan downs USA by 3-1 in softball final thus obtains the gold for this event. After the victory celebration ceremony, players of both team make a '2016' pattern with the balls, wishing this event, which is planned to miss the 2012 London Games, will make its return in 2016 Olympics. [Xinhua]") |
| Japan downs USA by 3-1 in softball final thus obtains the gold for this event. After the victory celebration ceremony, players of both team make a "2016" pattern with the balls, wishing this event, which is planned to miss the 2012 London Games, will make its return in 2016 Olympics. [Xinhua] |
It was still the short-haired Ueno in the center of the field, sweating and tossing to post a 4-3 tally for her team over the Oceanian.
In total, she pitched 28 innings over the two days.
"I haven't pitched so many games in a row like these two days before. But I know it was the top level game and we played in Olympic arena. So there is not only physical issues but also the mental spirit. It's the strong belief to drive me to win," said the exhausted girl.
The rain on Thursday didn't dampen enthusiasm of spectators, who cheered in yellow raincoats.
Speed of her balls was lowered to about 105 kilometers per hour, she adopted a different strategy this time.
"I put my pitch with more spin tonight," she said.