Women sport news

Brazil women hope after four successive podium finishes their fifth appearance at the FIVB Volleyball World Cup will see the world No. 1 and Olympic champions claim the one elusive crown. photo FIVB

Algeria’s women’s team clinched the gold medal in Pool 3 of the CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Cup zonal phase in front of their home fans in Bejaia on Monday after a thrilling match against Mozambique in the final. photo FIVB

Czech Tennis sensation Petra Kvitova has had the best year ever in her young career, the Wimbledon Champion came through to win in Istanbul in three sets against Victoria Azarenka 75 46 63. Kvitova also rises to number 2 in the world rankings.

The Australian Diamonds have defeated the New Zealand Silver Ferns in a thriller in Melbourne today, 44 - 41.

England women wrapped up a Twenty20 series win over South Africa by winning the third game by seven wickets.

In the women’s singles, NSW’s Jan Agar prevailed against Australian Captain Lynsey Armitage who represents arch rival Queensland, in the tie-break to also cement her position at the world tournament. NSW’s Kelly Richards and Natasha Van Eldik put the finishing touches on a near perfect week after triumphing in the women’s pairs final to capture this year’s crown.

At the first attempt, Ding Ning won the Volkswagen Women's World Cup in Singapore on Sunday 30th October 2011 beating Chinese national team colleague, Li Xiao Xiao in the final. Photo By: Ray Chua

Thailand’s women’s team reigned supreme in front of their home fans at the AVC Continental Cup zonal beach volleyball tournament of Southeast Asia after beating Vietnam to finish first while Indonesia edged Malaysia to place third at Cha-am Beach on Thursday. photo FIVB

BRNO (EuroLeague Women) - Back in the spring of 2008, when the EuroLeague Women Final Four was being staged in Brno, the Czech Republic, a teenager two months shy of her 16th birthday was watching the games. photo FIVB

Skate Canada International concluded in Mississauga, Ontario Sunday with the Free Dance and the Exhibition Gala. Skate Canada International was the second of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.

When asked if there was a secret to her dominance, she added: "I don't know. I just play one shot at a time and be patient and keep learning. I just learn from mistakes."

If playing for the 2011 Holden Netball Test Series and Constellation Cup wasn't enough, the world number one ranking will also be on the line when the Australian Diamonds host the New Zealand Silver Ferns on Sunday.

Skate Canada International continued in Mississauga, Ontario Satuday with the Ladies and Pairs Free Skating.

Suzhou, China, Saturday 29th October 2011: World number one Yani Tseng shot a six under par 66 on Saturday for a three shot lead going into the final round of the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open in China.

In the women's singles, the battle for pool one when right down to the wire with Australian captain Lynsey Armitage triumphing over local Western Australia hope Noelene Dutton in straight sets, but by the slimmest of margins 7-6, 7-6.

The series of 12 individual meetings which make up the calendar of the IAAF Cross Country Permit Events 2011/12 season will kick off in Atapuerca, Spain, on Sunday 13 November 2011.

The Holden Netball Test Series between the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns will be played in front of a sold out Hisense Arena when the arch rivals contest the third and final Test on Sunday.

Skate Canada International opened in Mississauga, Ontario on Friday with the Short Dance, the Ladies and Pairs Short Programs. Skate Canada is the second of six events in the series.

Saturday, October 29, 2011-WA's Noelene Abe has earned a confidence boost with an opening round win

ISTANBUL (Olympics) - Of all the tournaments that Ilona Korstin has played in for Russia over the years, the EuroBasket Women 2011 was maybe the most satisfying. photo FIBA

GUADALAJARA (Pan American Games) - Puerto Rico are not a powerhouse in women’s basketball. Far from it, in fact, considering they haven’t reached the podium at a FIBA Americas Championship for Women in 16 years, when they captured bronze in Hamilton, Canada. photo FIBA

After the toughest European season of Rochelle Gilmore's career (due to crashes) she is feeling refreshed, healthy and injury free leading into this weekend's Noosa GP.

The season finale saw me go to Snetterton with a chance of winning the overall Jaguar Championship.

Suzhou, China, Becky Brewerton secured a one-shot lead after the first round of the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open in China.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, is inviting cities from across Europe to bid for three major sporting events in 2013.

Western Australia's Noelene Abe will be chasing a unique double when the National Champion of Champions gets under way in Mandurah tomorrow (28/10).