Category: Women Doing Amazing Things
US Women’s Open: Naomi Osaka’s French Open withdrawal should prompt pause for thought
The 21-year-old from Thailand has a ready smile and a big-hitting golf game that could make her a superstar. She was the centre of attention…
A different breed – AP McCoy and the life of a jump jockey
On our return to the McCoy household, daughter Eve wanted a story. She clearly has her dad wrapped round her little finger and they skipped…
Royal Ascot: Hayley Turner relishes Ladies’ Day
The Betchworth Kid is a 40-1 shot but has won three times under Turner. “He’s probably not Group One level but has been running really…
Women’s golf in India: Bakshi sisters aiming to emulate Korda siblings
Spending too much time in a bunker isn’t normally conducive to a starting a golf career, but for sisters Jahanvi and Hitaashee Bakshi, it was…
Scandinavian Mixed: Linn Grant is first female winner on DP World Tour
Grant was born just down the Swedish coast in Helsingborg, where her grandfather James Grant, also a professional golfer, emigrated to from Scotland. “It’s huge…
Women’s British Open: Shin Jiyai strolls to win
But she saw her lead cut to just one shot after 10 holes, only to respond by birdieing the next three. The former world number…
All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship: Down camogs out to defy odds for Ulster
Down are the only Ulster side competing in the 2021 All-Ireland senior division and continue their campaign against a confident Cork squad on Saturday. Waterford…
Great Britain’s Olympic gold medallists need ‘to find motivation’ – Kerry
The 47-year-old had been in charge of the women’s programme since 2005, apart from two years between 2012 and 2014, when Kerry was temporarily in…
How eco-conscious Gen Z are celebrating Holi in India
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Holi represents love, new beginnings, the onset of spring and the triumph of good over evil. This year, it also…
European Games: Ireland sevens beat Great Britain 26-12 in final to qualify for 2024 Olympic Games
Ireland beat Great Britain 26-12 in the final of the rugby sevens at the European Games to secure their place at the 2024 Olympic Games…