picture of Journey To Tokyo: Team Mexico

A short documentary on the Women's Mexican National Softball team bound for 2020, now 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. Sashel Palacios and Anissa Urtez describe their experience winning the 2019 Olympic Qualifier (Americas) playing against Canada and Puerto Rico. This is the first time Team Mexico qualified for the Olympics in softball.

Journey To Tokyo: Team Mexico (Trailer)

Journey To Tokyo: Team Mexico (Trailer)

Mar 18, 2020

Team Mexico shocked the world when they qualified for the 2020 Olympics for the first time in softball history. Challenged with hardships and funding concerns along the way, Team Mexico emerged stronger and more resilient than ever. Catcher Sashel Palacios and shortstop Anissa Urtez take us through their journey to the Olympics.


Producer: Chez Sievers

Director of Photography: Simone Khan

Editor: Simone Khan