Women sport news

The European Athletics Council, led by President Hansjörg Wirz, met in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 4-6 May 2012, with a number of decisions made during the 132nd summit.

PRAGUE (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) - Ilona Burgrova didn't look very much like a player that was headed for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) for Women with the Czech Republic when she went down with torn ankle ligaments in early February. photo FIBA

The Melbourne Vixens are hoping to continue their undefeated run against the NSW Swifts in a classic Victoria versus New South Wales rivalry match this Sunday in Sydney. photo ANZ Championships

Two-time Olympic champions and event title holders Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh of the United States suffered an opening loss for the second year in a row. photo FIVB

Mexico beach volleyball star Mayra Garcia has revealed that playing at a third Olympic Games in London this summer would be “beyond belief.” photo FIVB

Petra Kvitova unexpectedly lost her second round match at the Mutua Madrid Open against her compatriot Lucie Hradecka, ending her campaign to defend the title. By Santi Retortillo | Source photo: Mutua Madrid Open

England Women’s Sevens captain Michaela Staniford says England will be looking to make it two wins from two at this weekend’s IRB Women’s Challenge Cup at the Marriott London Sevens (May 12-13), Twickenham.

Despite an early start time, the elite women competing in Huatulco at the third stop of the 2012 ITU World Cup circuit were confronted with debilitating heat. photo ITU

MOSCOW (Olympics) - Russia have a pool of 20 players they will choose from to compete at the London Olympics.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Olympics) - The draw for the Olympic Basketball Tournament Women at this summer’s London Games was held on Monday.

Check out all the shooting statistics from the Women's World Relay Championships in Rome, Italy. photo pentathlon.org

hbcgbLena Schoneborn has led Germany to the gold medal at the Women’s World Championships relay at Rome, Italy.

The Korean team of Soo Jin Yang, Mina Jeong and Min ji Choi has narrowly won the fencing in the Women’s Relay World Championships in Rome, Italy. photo petathlon.org

World No. 11 Turkey gave their passionate home fans plenty to cheer about as they qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time ever. photo FIVB

Chen Xue and Zhang Xi overpowered Brazil’s Maria Antonelli and Talita Antunes 21-17, 21-18 to win the gold medal at the Shanghai Grand Slam presented by Jinshan Xinchen on Saturday. photo FIVB

The Spaniard is now focusing on Tuesday’s second round match against Lucie Safarova after her “huge victory” against the 15th seed. By Santi Retortillo | Source photo: Mutua Madrid Open

The morning of the fourth day started with barely a breath of wind and scorching temperatures, which proved to be a stark contrast to the afternoon.

Two goals from defender Crista Cullen helped Great Britain to a 2-0 victory over Argentina in the final of the Visa International Invitational Hockey Tournament. photo England Hockey

When Helen Keeling heard that the 2012 Swimathon was joining forces with Sport Relief, she figured it would be a good year to take the plunge …

Montsho, Felix and Gereziher all winners in Kawasaki

The second day of the competition started in much the same fashion as the opening day, with winds coming from almost every direction as the wind failed to establish itself. photo PWA

Scottish teenager Carly Booth pulled away from a jammed leader board to win the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open presented by EventScotland on a glorious final day at Archerfield Links in East Lothian.

At 5pm Mayor of Ulsan started the “Official Opening Race”. This saw all the contestants going to head-to-head for a share of $1500. photo PWA

The British Gas GBR Women's Water Polo team underlined their Olympic potential as they pushed USA all the way in their final group game of the VISA International.

On Saturday was the first day of the IJF Judo Grand Prix, Baku 2012, which was held at the Sarhadchi Sport Olympic Center in the outskirt of Baku, in the presence of several high representatives of the IJF and of Azerbaijan. photo European Judo Union

JADE JONES shed tears of disappointment despite adding to Britain's growing medal tally at the European Championships in Manchester tonight. (Saturday) photo GB Taekwondo