The 2014

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was an international

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competition that was held in

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from August 15 to August 24, 2014.WBSC Softball Calendar
It was the 14th edition of the tournament, the first edition ever held in Europe, and also the first edition to be sanctioned by the

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(WBSC). Previous editions were sanctioned by the

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, which governed the sport until its 2013 merger with the

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to create the WBSC.

Qualification

Group stage

Section A

Section B

Playoffs

Day 1

Day 2

Medal Round

Final standings

References

External links

Official Website
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