India women team captain Harmanpreet Kaur at toss druing the third ODI between India women and Bangladesh women. Photo: BCCI Women The BCCI on Wednesday invited applications for the post of India women’s bowling and fielding coach even as the appointment of a head coach is yet to be finalised. The Indian women’s… Continue reading BCCI invites applications for India Women’s bowling and fielding coaches
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Indian women’s compound team shock Colombia, men bow out early
India’s compound women’s team comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi Swami jolted defending champions Colombia 220-216 to enter the final of the ongoing archery World Championships on Wednesday. However, Indian hopes in the compound men’s and mixed team events ended after tight defeats. In the men’s event, Abhishek Verma, Ojas… Continue reading Indian women’s compound team shock Colombia, men bow out early
South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women’s World Cup knockout stage
An own goal from Italy allowed South Africa to tie its Women’s World Cup match in the 32nd minute and build momentum to deliver one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. After Arianna Caruso scored on a penalty in the 11th minute, Benedetta Orsi was credited with the mistake goal nearly 20… Continue reading South Africa shocks Italy behind own goal, late strike; advances to Women’s World Cup knockout stage
Women’s empowerment fuels growth, need to create level-playing field: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the economic empowerment of women fuels growth and the most effective way to empower women is through a “women-led development approach.” “When women prosper, the world prospers,” Modi said while virtually addressing the ‘Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment’ organised at the Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat capital Gandhinagar as… Continue reading Women’s empowerment fuels growth, need to create level-playing field: PM
Former men’s tennis pro claims top-ranked Iga Swiatek isn’t ‘great’ for women’s game over hat styling
Former American tennis pro Jimmy Arias is facing harsh backlash after his bizarre criticism of world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who he believes has not been “great” for women’s tennis “because she wears her hat so low.” The controversial remark was made during Arias’ appearance on the Tennis Channel’s “Inside-In” podcast last week when discussing… Continue reading Former men’s tennis pro claims top-ranked Iga Swiatek isn’t ‘great’ for women’s game over hat styling
Portugal’s Ana Capeta nearly sent USWNT home from Women’s World Cup
The U.S. women’s national team should be thanking the goalpost at Eden Park in New Zealand for helping them advance to the World Cup knockout stage on Tuesday. Portugal forward Ana Capeta had a chance to put Portugal ahead in the first minute of extra time. Capeta’s shot went off the post to goalkeeper Alyssa… Continue reading Portugal’s Ana Capeta nearly sent USWNT home from Women’s World Cup
USWNT narrowly advance to Women’s World Cup knockout stage after draw
The U.S. women’s national team advanced to the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday with a draw against Portugal. Neither team was able to put a goal on the board and the draw was one of the more surprising results of the tournament. The U.S. had been favored to win the tournament… Continue reading USWNT narrowly advance to Women’s World Cup knockout stage after draw
USA vs Portugal: Everything you need to know about Women’s World Cup match
USA looks to avoid elimination from the Women’s World Cup with at least a draw against Portugal. (FOX) The U.S. women’s national team enters a pivotal match against Portugal on Tuesday as they look to avoid a stunning defeat and exit from the Women’s World Cup. The United States will need at least one point… Continue reading USA vs Portugal: Everything you need to know about Women’s World Cup match
Colombia’s Linda Caicedo scores clutch Women’s World Cup goal after health scare
Colombian soccer player Linda Caicedo bounced back from a scary moment at practice earlier in the week to lift her squad to a 2-1 win over Germany at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Caicedo broke the scoreless tie in the second half of the match with a goal in the 52nd minute. Colombia had… Continue reading Colombia’s Linda Caicedo scores clutch Women’s World Cup goal after health scare