Women sport news

On game day 2 of the women´s waterpolo tournament of the 14th FINA World Championships at Shanghai, China the team of 2009 silver medallist Canada took one of the highest victories so far, beating Uzbekistan 22-6.

Anyone wondering how to juggle the twin demands of beach volleyball and a social life should listen to the story of the Mozambique women’s team who won gold medal at the CAVB Continental Cup Zonal Phase Pool E held in Maputo, Mozambique last Sunday. photo FIVB

Teams from all over the globe are converging on Peru to battle for the 2011 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Junior World Championship title being contested in Lima and Trujillo from July 22 to 31. photo FIVB

After Japan's dramatic penalty shoot-out win over USA, it was as if the sun had decided to remain in the East for the time being, at least judging by the radiant smiles of Homare Sawa and Co. as they paraded the trophy around the packed arena in Frankfurt. FIFA

The British Gas GBR Synchronised Swimming team were in action today at the FINA World Championships, finishing tenth in their first final. photo www.surreysportspark

In the Duet competition today, first-time partners Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina captured a third consecutive World Duet technical gold (and seventh overall) at Shanghai Oriental Sports Centre Indoor Stadium

Australia’s Rebecca Quail will face a baptism of fire against South Africa next month after being named today (18/7) to make her international debuts in the best-of-three test series.

The opening match of the 14th FINA World Championships between the women of The Netherlands and defending world champions USA resulted in a 7-7 draw. Tim Hartog

The Aussie Stingers women’s water polo team has been upset 10-7 by Canada in their opening match of the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai.

Commonwealth silver medallist Jenna Randall showed her potential on the world stage by impressing with her strong performance in the Solo Technical at the World Championships in Shanghai.

The R&A has announced that top women’s golfer Suzann Pettersen has agreed to become the world governing body’s next Working For Golf Ambassador. Suzann joins two-time Open Champion Padraig Harrington in this role, promoting the work of The R&A worldwide.

The grand final of the 21/U National Netball Championships was won by New South Wales with a 13 goal difference against Victoria 48-35. Bronze medal position was won by South Australia with a 52 46 defeat over Queensland

Double Silver for GBR trampoline gymnasts at Japan World Cup, 2011 European Youth Olympic Festival and Hannah Whelan - back-to-back British Champion!

Japan have made history by becoming the first Asian team to win the Women's World Cup Title. After a match that went one way then another the Japanese girls held their nerve to win on penalties.

The Australian women’s University water polo team is finalising preparations ahead of next month’s World University Games in Shenzen, China with a six game series against compatriots the Australian Junior women’s squad in Perth.

Donna Bourgeois blanks Racers as Bandits earn series split Danielle Zymkowitz’s three-run homer in fifth inning breaks game open

The Racers second baseman went deep with Megan Bush on first base in the first inning as the Racers (12-11) took their second win of the series, 5-4. photo Dina Kwit

Reigning ITU World Champion Emma Moffatt has claimed her first Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series win in almost two years, punctuating the first all-Australian and all-Emma podium sweep today in Hamburg. Photo: Delly Carr / ITU

Janne-Friederike Meyer of Germany celebrates on her horse Cellagon Lambrasco after winning the 'Rolex Grand Prix' jumping competition at the CHIO on July 17, 2011 in Aachen, Germany. photo Rolex

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh on Saturday won the gold medal in the 2011 FIVB Swatch Moscow Grand Slam. On the Poklonnaya Gora centre court. photo FIVB

ENGLAND Under-18 Girls secured third spot in the EuroHockey Youth Nations Championship in Holland when they beat Ireland 4-1 in the bronze play-off match on Sunday.

On the eve of Sunday’s Final at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011, FIFA.com put the same seven questions to USA coach Pia Sundhage and her Japan counterpart Norio Sasaki. FIFA

RIO DE JANEIRO (FIBA Americas Championship for Women) - Brazil coach Enio Vecchi has named 22 players that will on July 18 start getting ready for the FIBA Americas Championship for Women.

Krasna Lipa in the Czech Republic was the base for the Horizon Fitness RT squad as they took in their first UCI stage of the season. photo Bart Hazen

British Eventing has today announced their selection of the squad of six horses and riders to represent Britain at the Senior European Eventing Championships in Luhmühlen, Germany.

The Butterfly Effect will land in Cabarete on July 28-30th, encouraging girls and women of all ages to get out on the ocean and show the world they that can surf with the best of them.