Tag: Women
Team USA sending more women than men for Paris Olympics
FILE–USA’s flag bearer Eddy Alvares ands USA’s flag bearer Sue Bird and their delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) DENVER — For the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics, Team USA will be sending a…
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Gilas Women fall to Chinese Taipei A to end Jones Cup bid
FILE–Gilas’ Naomi Panganiban.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women failed to end their campaign at the 2024 William Jones Cup on a winning note after falling to Chinese Taipei A, 82-66, Wednesday night at Xinzhuang Stadium in Taiwan. Gilas wrapped up its Jones Cup campaign with a 2-3 record for fourth place in a six-team field.…
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FILE – Gilas Pilipinas’ Jack Animam at the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Australia. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women hope to end their campaign on a high note in the William Jones Cup on Wednesday night. With Japan having already clinched the title, Gilas will go for the next best thing, which is…
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Gilas Pilipinas women set sights on Jones Cup after U18 success
Gilas Pilipinas girls at the PSA Forum following their triumphant stint in the Fiba U18 Asia Cup.-PSA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The hard work continues for the successful Gilas women’s program following its masterful conquest of the Fiba U18 Asia Cup Division B in Shenzhen, China last week. Program director Pat Aquino said the Gilas women (senior)…
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Maia Bouchier: England Women opener finds her purpose with maiden professional century | Cricket News
Prior to Sunday, Maia Bouchier had not scored a century since playing age-group cricket. Against New Zealand in Worcester though, the England opener guided her team to a match and series victory with her maiden professional ton. Chasing 142 to beat the White Ferns, Bouchier followed up her 67 in the nine-wicket win over the…
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The Rise of Women in Boxing: Breaking Down Barriers in a Male-Dominated Sport
Boxing has long been considered a male-dominated sport, with its roots firmly entrenched in a culture of machismo and aggression. For many years, women were not allowed to compete in professional boxing matches, and those who did participate faced discrimination and ridicule. However, in recent years, there has been a significant shift in the landscape…
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Alas women draw tough first FIVB assignment
Alas Pilipinas during a VNL meet and greet at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The popular Alas Pilipinas national women’s volleyball team returns to action next week, and right off the bat, the squad will be playing a do-or-die game against a formidable foe in Vietnam when the FIVB Challenger Cup gets off the ground…
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Israel Women 0-5 Scotland Women: Martha Thomas leads Euro 2025 Qualifier win to book play-off spot | Football News
Martha Thomas scored four goals as Scotland defeated Israel 5-0 in Budapest to remain unbeaten top of Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying Group B2 – a result which guarantees them a play-off place. It was the second time in quick succession the two sides had faced each other after Pedro Martinez Losa’s side won 4-1 at…
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France Women 1 – 2 England Women
England boosted their hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2025 with a 2-1 victory over France in Saint-Etienne. Sarina Wiegman’s side dropped out of the automatic qualification spots in their group after France came from behind to beat the Lionesses 2-1 at St James’ Park on Friday. Sweden, who started the evening second in the…
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USA Women 4 – 0 Korea Republic Women
Emma Hayes made a successful debut as the US women’s national team head coach as Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson both scored twice in a 4-0 friendly win over South Korea at DSG Park in Denver on Saturday. The US team steadily found its rhythm, with Swanson and Davidson breaking through in the first half…
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