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18 women graduate as futsal referees
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted August 29, 2011 at 1:01pm

By Ayesha AbdeenThe Muslim Women’s Sport Foundation (MWSF) in partnership with the FA, Kick it Out and the Asian & Muslim Women and Girls group hosted the UK’s first female only level one Futsal refereeing course on July 24. Eighteen women of dive...more

Shizuka Sugiyama Training In Australia, Eyes March Return
by MMARising.com
posted August 20, 2011 at 6:43pm

One of the top stars in Japan’s Jewels promotion, Shizuka Sugiyama, is four months into a year-long trip to Australia and she is training diligently for her return to MMA. The karate black belt is learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Gracie Oceania Train...more

First Female skateboarding competition in Hongkong
by SkaterGirl
posted August 11, 2011 at 12:40am

2011.8.7th,X-venture skateboarding competition 2011 Girls Class was holding at Mei Foo Skate park Hongkong CHINA,this is the First Female skateboard contest.Wandy,the girl who skate more than 10 years in Hongkong,responsible for planning the contest. Her...more

Racing in Europe Part 4: the slow down
by LHiggs
posted August 10, 2011 at 3:51pm

Part Three here Germany sounded boring. Germany was not boring. Leuven was when things started to get boring.  On my first day in Europe, I was lucky to run into another athlete, Canadian 1500m runner Malindi Elmore, who introduced me to the ...more

Camden Panthers crowned champions of first ladies only Basketball league
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted August 1, 2011 at 8:49pm

By Ayesha AbdeenThe first season of the MWSF Exclusively Women’s Basketball League (EWBL) concluded on July 2 with the Camden Panthers crowned 2011 champions.The five month competition which began in March this year is the first basketball league in the...more

Obstacles the Japanese Soccer Team Endure
by Loren Fogelman
posted July 22, 2011 at 3:04pm

“A warrior…feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul. ~David Gemmell...more

Saying Goodbye and Thanks to Ruthann Lobo
by Hoop Thoughts
posted July 20, 2011 at 7:18am

RuthAnn Lobo, who fought a public battle with breast cancer during her daughter Rebecca Lobo's time at UConn, died of the disease Tuesday, the university announced.Our prayers and thoughts go out to Rebecca and her family. Rebecca reached out to me duri...more

“Ole ole ole ole, We Have the Right to Play.”
by Women in Sport International
posted July 15, 2011 at 12:02pm

Tweet Earlier, this blog reported the astonishing development that FIFA was disqualifying the Iran national women's football team from competing if the players continue to insist on wearing the hijab (article here). Shawne Forde from Sport for Dev...more

Thailand's female boxers go to the Olympics
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted July 15, 2011 at 11:13am

Great interviews from Global Post with the women on the Thai boxing team preparing for the Olympics. As with the male fighters, many of them were Muay Thai boxers first and now are changing over. Interesting look at a culture where women are not meant to ...more

Rio de Janeiro: A Brief Introduction
by Westbound Boarder
posted July 15, 2011 at 9:23am

This blog post is the second entry in a 10-part series on traveling to Rio de Janiero. Click here to view the first article. Among tourists, outdoor enthusiasts, and foodies alike, Rio de Janieiro is known for its miles and miles of beautiful beac...more

Iranian photographer and women’s soccer rights activist disappears in Tehran
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 13, 2011 at 4:28pm

By JAMES M. DORSEY An Iranian photographer and activist for women’s soccer rights has disappeared as the Islamic republic battles world soccer body FIFA for its own interpretation of the rights of women in the beautiful game.Maryam Majd, 25, is believ...more

Li Na- The face of Chinese tennis...and Chinese politics
by The Rabbit Hole
posted July 7, 2011 at 9:05am

Li Na. Photo by William West/AFP/Getty ImagesLi Na's French Open win this year was a momentous occasion for Chinese tennis. As the first Chinese player to ever win a Grand Slam, Li stamped China's official arrival on the WTA scene. Chinese women's ten...more

Surf and Study in Sydney, Australia
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted July 5, 2011 at 3:01pm

"Wow, what an unbelievable couple of hours of surfing that was to watch. I have never ever EVER seen female surfing performed as powerfully, stylishly and athletically as I did today." And that's from someone who knows. Champion Irish surfer Nicole Morg...more

IWF changes rules to accommodate Muslim clothing beliefs
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 3, 2011 at 10:35am

Weightlifter Kulsoom Abdullah scored a victory for women and her faith today, with a decision by the IWF to allow Muslim women to wear more modest attire during U.S. competition.Kulsoom Abdullah, a 35-year old female weightlifter, challenged the uniform r...more

Teach With Africa interns make skateboards with Elissa Steamer
by SkaterGirl
posted July 3, 2011 at 10:23am

Last January student teacher interns from South Africa received a skateboarding lesson and made their own skateboards from professional skateboarder Elissa Steamer. Great initiative from TWA and great to Elissa and the skate industry supporting it. ...more

Happy Canada Day!: A list of the Top 5 Canadian Women's Sport Books
by Women in Sport International
posted July 1, 2011 at 2:08pm

It is Canada Day and I live in Ottawa... so needless to say this is going to be a short and sweet blog post. In honor of Canada Day, I have put together a list of the Top 5 Canadian Women's Sport Books for those of you looking for some extra reading this ...more

USOC CEO Scott Blackmun: “No athlete should be forced to choose between faith and sport"
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted June 30, 2011 at 10:37am

By Narayan LakshmanKulsoom Abdullah (35) can deadlift 111 kg and snatch over 47.5 kg without breaking sweat. But the Atlanta-based weightlifter, also a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering, is struggling with a weightier issue — clothing.While M...more

Quebec teen told she can't referee soccer with hijab on
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted June 30, 2011 at 10:32am

The Canadian PressMONTREAL — A Quebec teen who has been told she can no longer referee soccer while wearing her hijab says she's going to fight the red card.Sarah Benkirane, 15, said her Montreal-area soccer association informed her she could no longer...more

Less equal than others
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted June 30, 2011 at 10:27am

By Namita BhandareIn the photograph they are just numbers: 3, 14, 7. But their headscarves, covered necks and full-sleeved shirts do not mask their cheekiness. The one with #3 on her jersey has her chin up and eyebrows raised. The goofball is clearly #14,...more

What to do When the Rules of the Game and Human Rights Laws Clash: Will We See A Test Case in Canada?
by Women in Sport International
posted June 29, 2011 at 9:36pm

FIFA has been running full speed into a legal nightmare since it decided in March of 2007 to ban religious items from team kit. In a decision of the International F.A. Board FIFA decided that "The basic compulsory equipment must not have any political, ...more

The Road of the Nigerian Women's Soccer Team to the Women's World Cup
by Women in Sport International
posted June 25, 2011 at 6:34pm

The Global Press Institute has done a wonderful 6 page story on the Nigerian women's soccer team's road to this years Women's World Cup! The story by Temitayo Olafinlua is absolutely amazing. Here is the opening segment from the article: Diana Asak, 32, ...more

What to do When the Rules of the Game and Human Rights Laws Clash: Will We See A Test Case in Canada?
by Women in Sport International
posted June 25, 2011 at 6:26pm

FIFA has been running full speed into a legal nightmare since it decided in March of 2007 to ban religious items from team kit. In a decision of the International F.A. Board FIFA decided that "The basic compulsory equipment must not have any political, ...more

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