PV Sindhu named BBC Indian Sportswoman of Year
“I would like to dedicate this award to my supporters and fans that have supported me all along and also voted for me,” the 24-year-old said. “Awards like BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year give us motivation and encouragement to go much further. “My message to all young sportswomen is that as women we have […]
Can kitchen gardens combat climate change?
FAARM project Growing fruit and veg in the garden is already seen as environmentally friendly, but it could also be a weapon in the fight against climate change. That’s been the experience of a community in Bangladesh, whose rice crop – the source of their food and income – was ruined when seasonal rains came […]
Shelley Kerr: Scotland women head coach ‘privileged and proud’ to get MBE
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) David Campbell (Scottish coach), for voluntary service to athletics. Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Arnold Black (Scottish Athletics historian and statistician), for services to athletics. Ken Brown (golf broadcaster and journalist), for services to sport and broadcasting. Kyle Coetzer (Scotland captain), for […]
Nasa outlines plan for first woman on Moon by 2024
NASA Artwork: Nasa wants to return to the Moon, but this time it wants to stay The US space agency (Nasa) has formally outlined its $28bn (£22bn) plan to return to the Moon by 2024. As part of a programme called Artemis, Nasa will send a man and a woman to the lunar surface in […]
Liverpool Women’s pre-season tour with men’s team a sign of changing status
While the players were rubbing shoulders, Jepson was learning from one of the world’s best managers – and was encouraged by his support of the women’s team. “I sat on a panel with Jurgen and chatted with him loads. He was really supportive,” said Jepson. “He doesn’t change behind the scenes. He is really keen […]
Somalia’s lost tapes revive musical memories
Vintage Somalia Archives Members of Somali band, Waaberi, take to the stage in 1970s Mogadishu The discovery of thousands of lost recordings from Somalia’s golden era of music is a timely reminder of the country’s remarkable hybrid sounds, writes BBC Somali’s Yasmin Ahmed. A newly released compilation, Sweet As Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes from […]
Australia celebrates ‘greatest day’ in women’s sport
Reuters Ashleigh Barty will become the new world number one in tennis It has been described by many as the greatest day in Australian women’s sporting history. Australians woke up on Monday to a cascade of achievements from the nation’s female athletes in tennis, golf, surfing and rowing. First, surfer Sally Fitzgibbons cut a monster […]
Netherlands v Ireland T20 series: Tourists seal 3-0 win with six-wicket success
Ireland’s women completed a 3-0 T20 series win over the Netherlands as they fought back from a slow start to earn a six-wicket victory in Amstelveen. The Dutch looked in a strong position as they reached 73-1 after 10 overs. However, they only added 46 more runs to finish on 116-6 as Iris Zwilling (56) […]
Grimes challenges Elon Musk for parental rights in court
Getty Images Elon Musk and Grimes had an intermittent relationship between 2018 and 2021 Singer Grimes has filed a legal petition over parental rights of the three children she shares with Elon Musk. Court records show that Grimes, whose legal name is Claire Boucher, filed a petition “to establish parental relationship” on 29 September. Grimes, […]
Australia win T20 World Cup: Are Meg Lanning’s side sport’s most dominant team?
“They are the greatest sporting side of all time.” Former England spinner Alex Hartley was in no doubt after Australia beat South Africa to win their sixth T20 World Cup title on Sunday. Victory added another trophy to an incredible era of dominance in which Meg Lanning’s side have won each of the past four […]