Category: Women Doing Amazing Things
European Gymnastics Championships: Dom Cunningham injury overshadows men’s qualification
Britain’s men qualified for all seven finals at the European Championships in Poland but the success was overshadowed by injury to Dom Cunningham. Joe Fraser…
International Gymnastics Federation brings in new code of conduct
The International Gymnastics Federation has introduced a new code of conduct to promote “a positive culture based on fundamental principles of integrity, respect, honesty and…
Tom Daley: Jake Daniels coming out is ‘powerful’ and ‘incredibly brave’
As well as discussing Daniels coming out, Daley shared his views on transgender inclusion in sport. The debate centres around the balance of inclusion, sporting…
Bristol refugee dance event goes digital
Niki Groom It took Niki Groom five hours to complete the sketches A women’s refugee group has hosted its first virtual dance event, creating a…
Hockey Women’s World Cup: Ireland beat India in shootout to reach semi-finals
Ireland player Chloe Watkins, speaking to BT Sport: “We knew we have the best goalkeeper in the game and would keep making saves. She kept…
Teenage superbike star welcomes more female racers
A teenage motorcycle racer says she is pleased to see more girls and women getting into the sport. Chloe Jones, 18, is gearing up for…
Wales hockey teams get Commonwealth qualification rankings boost
The Wales hockey teams have boosted their chances of competing in the 2018 Commonwealth Games thanks to the latest world rankings. The men have risen…
Women’s Hockey World Cup: 80,000 tickets sold amid record growth in 2018
The study’s authors say their prediction for 2018 has been “driven by a huge increase in media coverage and awareness of women’s sport; the introduction…
Champions Trophy: GB women aiming for first victory in competition
Kate Richardson-Walsh will attempt to lead Great Britain’s women to a first Champions Trophy success after head coach Danny Kerry named his 18-strong squad for…
Ed Barney named GB Hockey’s new performance director
Ed Barney has been named Great Britain hockey’s new performance director – overseeing the men’s and women’s teams. Barney, a former sailing athlete and coach,…