Euro Trip - Team Czechia - Katerina Petroušková

In this conversation, Katerina Petroušková, a member of the Czech Women's National Baseball Team, shares her experiences and insights as the team prepares for the European Championships.   The discussion covers the excitement surrounding the tournament, the dynamics of the team, the challenges of hosting, and the aspirations of the players. Katerina also highlights the importance of community support and the growth of women's baseball in the Czech Republic.  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Women's Baseball in France 03:57 The Journey and Team Dynamics 06:11 Development of Women's Baseball in France 07:59 Team Composition and Key Players 10:32 Training Focus and Team Spirit 14:04 Off-Field Dynamics and Social Media Presence 16:23 The Importance of Winning and Future Aspirations 19:01 Community and Respect in Women's Baseball

 

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Guess what? We’re heading on a Euro trip!

That’s right, the 2025 Women’s Baseball European Championship kicks off this week. This is the third edition of the tournament, which started in 2019 and was last held in 2022.

From August 14 to 17, the beautiful town of Hluboká in the Czech Republic will be the centre of women’s baseball in Europe.

Four national teams will take the field, battling not just for continental bragging rights, but also for a spot at the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup.

So, who’s in the mix?

We have France — the two-time defending champions. Czechia — the hometown heroes. The Netherlands — regulars on the World Cup stage. And Great Britain — chasing their breakthrough moment.

Over four days, these teams will face off, with the top two meeting in the championship final on August 17.

Though the tournament is still young, it’s already packed with stories.

Back in 2019, France took gold over Great Britain, with Czechia claiming bronze. In 2022, France defended their title convincingly, beating Czechia 13–3 in the final. The Netherlands grabbed bronze, and Great Britain finished fourth.

So, as we look ahead to 2025, the big questions are:

• Can France make it three in a row?
• Will the Netherlands return to the World Cup for the sixth time?
• Can Czechia seize the crown on home soil?
• Or will Great Britain finally clinch their debut World Cup spot?