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Laura Kenny: Britain’s most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games | Cycling News
Laura Kenny, Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games. Kenny won five Olympic golds and seven world titles in her incredible career and is married to former cyclist Jason Kenny, who is the most successful British Olympian. The 31-year-old gave birth to her…
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Basketball’s highest female official has great plans for the sport
Erika Dy (third from left) is honored during the Inquirer’s Women of Power gala by (from left) lawyer Rudyard Arbolado, Philippine Daily Inquirer president and CEO, Sandy Prieto-Romualdez, Inquirer Group of Companies president and CEO, Inquirer associate publisher Juliet Labog-Javellana and Inquirer executive editor Volt Contreras. —GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE Erika Dy knows something about starting…
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The Knockout Power of Female Boxers Winning Big
In the male-dominated world of boxing, female boxers have been making waves with their knockout power and impressive victories. The rise of female boxing has seen a growing number of talented fighters enter the ring and prove that they are just as capable of delivering knockout punches as their male counterparts. One of the most…
Read More The Rise of Female Boxing Movies: Breaking Barriers and Breaking Box Office Records
In recent years, female boxing movies have been making a significant impact in the entertainment industry, breaking barriers and breaking box office records. This rise in popularity of female-driven boxing films not only reflects the growing interest in women’s sports but also serves as a symbol of empowerment and representation. One of the most notable…
Read More The Rise of Female Boxers: Breaking Down Gender Barriers in the Ring
Boxing has long been seen as a masculine sport, with the image of tough, aggressive men battling it out in the ring. However, the rise of female boxers in recent years has started to break down gender barriers and challenge the traditional notion of boxing as a male-dominated sport. Female boxers have been making waves…
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Female sharpshooters put Paris in crosshairs
INQUIRER.net stock images Franchette Shayne Quiroz boosted her chances for a Summer Games appearance in Paris after wiping out two national records at the recent 2024 Asian Shooting Championships, a rifle and pistol Olympic qualification meet held in Jakarta, Indonesia. Wielding two new pistols in her quest to don the national colors in the glamorous…
Read More The Impact of Female Fighters in the World of Boxing
Boxing has traditionally been a male-dominated sport, but in recent years, there has been a significant rise in the number of talented female fighters entering the ring. These women have not only challenged gender stereotypes but have also made a significant impact on the world of boxing. One of the most significant impacts of female…
Read More The Rise of Female Empowerment in Boxing Movies: A Knockout Trend
Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable surge in the representation of female empowerment in boxing movies. These films have been gaining traction in the mainstream, depicting strong and resilient female characters who are unapologetically taking on the traditionally male-dominated sport of boxing. One of the most prominent examples of this trend…
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Six Nations: Hollie Davidson to become first female assistant referee in men’s tournament | Rugby Union News
Hollie Davidson has been appointed as an assistant for England’s clash against Wales at Twickenham on February 10; Davidson refereed the women’s World Cup final between England and New Zealand in 2022 and worked as an assistant referee in three men’s 2023 World Cup warm-up Tests Last Updated: 05/12/23 6:55pm Hollie Davidson is set to…
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Caroline Dubois pushing for Katie Taylor’s titles | ‘I want to change the sport of female boxing and be that new face’ | Boxing News
Caroline Dubois will push to become a mandatory challenger for Katie Taylor’s world titles. Taylor faces Chantelle Cameron in a rematch at 140lbs this week, but remains the undisputed lightweight champion. That though does mean Taylor’s 135lb belts have not been contested in 2023. Dubois has her sights on those world titles, and would box…
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