Tag: Women in sport
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Patrick O’Donovan: Shane Ross Set Women’s Sport Back by About 20 Years
Overview: A sharp critique from the Minister for Sport Irish Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan has accused his predecessor, Shane Ross, of setting back women’s roles in Irish sport by around 20 years. The comments, made amid discussions on funding, policy direction, and gender equality in sport, have reignited public scrutiny of how successive governments…
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Breaking the Cycle: How Football Is Tackling Sexism and Creating Real Accountability
Introduction: A turning point for sexism in football In recent weeks, football has confronted a long-standing issue: sexism extending from the stands to the touchlines and boardrooms. A former player’s recent courtroom accountability and a current manager facing charges from the Football Association for sexist language have underscored a pivotal moment. For years, discriminatory behavior…
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Breaking the Cycle: How Accountability is Shaping Sexism in Football
Introduction: A turning point for sexism in football Football has long wrestled with a culture that can tolerate sexist language and attitudes, from the terraces to the boardroom. In recent days, however, a sharper spotlight has been trained on accountability. A former player faced court scrutiny for sexist comments while a current manager was charged…
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Hawks Open Kennedy Community Centre: A New Era for Hawthorn in Dingley
New Chapter for Hawthorn as Kennedy Community Centre Opens The Hawthorn Football Club has unveiled a landmark addition to its storied heritage with the official opening of the Kennedy Community Centre in Dingley. This modern headquarters marks a bold step forward for the club, blending elite performance facilities with a vibrant community hub. Named in…
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Pakistan’s National Women’s One-Day Tournament 2025-26 kicks off in Faisalabad
Pakistan’s National Women’s One-Day Tournament returns to the field The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the details for the National Women’s One-Day Tournament 2025-26, signaling a refreshed chapter for women’s domestic cricket in Pakistan. The event will take place in Faisalabad from 14 November to 6 December, aligning the calendar with a growing appetite…
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Pacific Championships Final: Jillaroos Crown, Kiwis vs Samoa
Overview: A Weekend of Elite Pacific Rugby League The 2025 Pacific Championships culminated in a capstone weekend at CommBank Stadium, where the best teams from Australia, New Zealand, and Samoa delivered a festival of high-octane women’s rugby league. With the Jillaroos defending their title and a dramatic Kiwis versus Samoa showdown on the horizon, fans…
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India Eyes the Perfect Ending: Pursuing a Historic World Cup Final Win Over South Africa
Prelude to a Historic Final When India booked a place in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final against South Africa, it felt like a culmination of years of development, grit, and a rising cricketing culture. The team that began the tournament with questions about consistency and depth arrived in the spotlight with a blend of…
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Jemimah Rodrigues: From Quiet Student to Confident Cricketer Fueled by Faith
From Silence to Self-Assurance: The Early Spark Jemimah Rodrigues’s story is a testament to how quiet beginnings can blossom into extraordinary leadership. Raised in an environment steeped in discipline and spirituality, her childhood was shaped by the rhythms of an all-girls school that valued hard work, humility, and self-belief. Teachers recalled a student who listened…
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Diamonds history-maker moment as mother-daughter duo lead fresh-face era in dominant series win
Historic moment: a mother-daughter milestone The Australian Diamonds sealed a commanding series sweep against South Africa with a 23-goal victory in Adelaide, but the most enduring image may be off the stat sheet. Hannah Mundy entered the court in the second quarter to become the 195th Diamonds representative, stepping onto a court already charged with…
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Nyon to Host First Women’s Football and Sport Careers Day
A landmark event in Nyon advancing women’s access to sport careers The City of Nyon will host on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, the first Journée des métiers du football et du sport au féminin. The event will take place in the sports halls of the Collège de Nyon-Marens and marks the culmination of a year…