Medal table
Last updated after the 2007 Summer Universiade
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada (CAN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Softball competition has been in the Universiade only in 2007 as optional sport.
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Last updated after the 2007 Summer Universiade
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada (CAN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
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