Leadership History Made at World Netball Congress
Celebrating women’s sport leadership with Dame Liz Nicholl DBE’s re-election as World Netball President, and applauding Stacey Francis-Bayman’s historic appointment as the first-ever Athlete Director on the World Netball Board
Tottenham Announce First Ever Premier League and WSL Double-Header
History beckons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the Lilywhites announce a first-ever Premier League/Women’s Super League double-header on the 20th of May.
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Wimbledon Moves Towards Greater Diversity as First Ever Woman to Referee is Announced
History beckons ahead of Wimbledon 2023 as former tennis player Denise Parnell is named as the first ever woman to referee at the All England Club. This appointment is a positive step towards equalising the gender landscape of the tournament.
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Aryna Sabalenka Wins Australian Open
Belarusian tennis professional, Aryna Sabalenka wins her first grand slam title, as she defeats Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open singles final.
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Pro Beach Soccer League South Africa to Host First Women’s Competition
The Pro Beach Soccer League is set to host its first ever women’s competition when the tournament begins on the 14th of January.
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Shrijana Ghising Becomes First Nepali to Win Gold in Para Taekwondo
Shrijana Ghising becomes Nepal’s first-ever international Para Taekwondo champion at the season-ending Para Grand Prix Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Rebeca Andrade Becomes First South American Gymnast to Win All Around Gold Medal
Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade continues to make history becoming the first non-American and non-European gymnast to win the All Around gold medal at the 2022 World Championships.
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Cynthia Ishimwe Becomes First Woman to Officiate at Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations
Burundi’s Cynthia Ishimwe is the first woman in history to officiate a match at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations.
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Liz Dawson Elected First Female President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee
2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup supremo Liz Dawson becomes the first woman President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee in the organisation’s 111 years of existence.
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Inaugural gsport Hall of Fame Luncheon Inspires the Next Generation
Leaders in sport gathered for the first ever gsport Charlotte Maxeke Hall of Fame Luncheon on Wednesday to celebrate and honour the 16 extraordinary Hall of Famers who have paved the way for women in sport.
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PGA of SA Appoint Leigh-Jane Middleton as First Ever Woman Chairperson
The Professional Golfers Association of South Africa announce the appointment of Leigh-Jane Middleton as its first woman Chairperson, as the association aims to promote gender diversity in the game.
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Ground-Breaking Achievements Headline June Newsmakers Intake
South African women in sport continue to punch above their weight globally, to raise their hand for inclusion in the June #GAL2022 Newsmakers list, powered by the Momentum gsport Newsroom.