Women sport news

Attended by his Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark the Norwegians became the Queens of Herning beating Sweden 25:20 (10:11) and writing handball history

Norway win EHF EURO 2010

The 2011 Ladies European Tour international schedule, announced today, will launch from February 3-6 with the Women’s Australian Open in Melbourne and will conclude with the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters in the Middle East.

Ladies European Tour announces dates and venues for 2011

For the first time in history, the Vans Women's Triple Crown of Surfing culminated at Pipeline today, with reigning four-time ASP Women's World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 22, Hawaiian powerhouse Coco Ho (HAW), 19, and 2011 ASP Women's World Tour qualifiers Tyler Wright (AUS), 16, and Alana Blanchard (HAW), 20, battling it out in classic Pipeline conditions. photo Kirsten

GILMORE CLINCHES THIRD CONSECUTIVE WOMEN'S VANS TRIPLE CROWN TITLE

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) regained the overall lead over German Maria Riesch, winning the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup super combined to sweep the weekend in Val d'Isere.

Vonn Wins; Regains World Cup Overall Lead

20. December Snowboarding1473

Women sport news - TTR Pro Snowboarding and the World Snowboard Federation together announce the official qualification criteria for the 2012 World Snowboarding Championships

TTR Pro Snowboarding and the World Snowboard Federation together announce the official qualification criteria for the 2012 World Snowboarding Championships

The World Snowboarding Championships will be held every four years and will host halfpipe and slopestyle competitions that will crown world champions for men and women in each discipline.

20. December Other Sports1393

Jemma is crowned Under-23 Champion at Olympia

Jemma Kirk (from Fife) made full use of her draw as last to go in the five-horse jump-off for the coveted Under-23 British Championships, sponsored by Team Murka and the World Class Programme, and shaved 0.62 seconds off World Class Development rider, Matthew Sampson’s.

20. December Paralympic sports1277

One Month to Alpine Skiing World Champs

With just one month to go until the 2011 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Championships get underway, skiers are now making their final preparations around the globe for the major competition in Paralympic Winter Sport.

19. December Snowboarding1509

Olympians Headline 2011 Snowboardcross Team

The 2011 U.S. Snowboarding Snowboardcross Team was announced Thursday during the Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Cup at Telluride.

19. December Triathlon1329

Triathlon grows as ITU's Television Audience figures released

Triathlon is being watched and enjoyed by more people around the world, according to the International Triathlon Union's 2010 television audience statistics released today.

19. December Ice Hockey1271

USA Hockey Extends Ogrean's Contract Through 2014

Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey, will remain in that capacity at least through 2014, it was announced today by Ron DeGregorio, president of USA Hockey.

19. December Athletics1135

Chernova is the overall winners of the 2010 IAAF Combined Events Challenge

Monte Carlo - Russia’s Tatyana Chernova is the overall winner of the 2010 IAAF Combined Events Challenge and will receive a payment of $30,000 from the IAAF.

18. December Squash1467

Au Ousts Hawkes In Masters Upset

Hong Kong's Annie Au claimed an unexpected place in the semi-finals of the Women's Punj Lloyd WISPA Masters after upsetting New Zealand's fourth seed Jaclyn Hawkes in the inaugural $36,500 WISPA World Tour squash championship at the Sirifort CWG Block in New Delhi.

18. December Squash1539

Massaro Wins Sharm El Sheikh Showdown

England's Laura Massaro justified her top billing in the Women's Sharm El Sheikh Open by winning the $29,500 WISPA World Tour squash title at the Laguna Vista Hotel in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh.

18. December Skiing1325

Vonn Wins, Regains Downhill Lead

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) captured a stunning victory Saturday to regain the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup downhill standings lead as German Maria Riesch finished 24th. Teammate Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA) was 8th with five Americans finishing inside the top 30.

18. December Skiing1208

BRITT JANYK 13th IN VAL D'ISÈRE WORLD CUPDOWNHILL

Britt Janyk (Whistler, BC) continues her return to form, finishing today’s ladies downhill in Val d’Isère, FRA in 13th place.

18. December Skiing1102

Kelsey Serwa finishes on podium in San Candido Ski Cross World Cup Opener

Kelsey Serwa (Kelowna, BC) has started the 2010/2011 FIS World Cup ski cross season off by picking up the sixth podium result of her career, coming second in today ladies ski cross event in San Cadido, ITA.

18. December Skiing1131

Van Leads U.S. Jumpers in Norway

Defending World Champion Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) continued to be a factor in the women’s Continental Cup Saturday finishing fourth in the final competition of a two-day event.

18. December Snowboarding1206

USA Takes 3 Podiums in Team SBX

On the women's side, Jacobellis had a great lead for her portion of the race and said it felt great to be able to charge like that.

17. December Volleyball1854

Fenerbahce get off to a flier against Osasco

Turkey's Fenerbahce may have entered the FIVB Women's Club World Championship as a wild card after finishing runners-up in last year's CEV Champions League but they confirmed their credentials by outclassing the strong Brazilian side. photo FIVB

17. December Beach Volleyball1771

China claims gold in women's Asian Beach Games

Beijing 2008 Olympic bronze medallists Xue Chen and Zhang Xi of China won the gold medal in the women’s Beach Volleyball competition. photo FIVB

17. December Squash1270

Dipika Delivers In Delhi Squash Masters

Indian teenager Dipika Pallikal single-handedly carried local interest through to the quarter-finals of the Women's Punj Lloyd WISPA Masters after prevailing in the first round.

17. December Squash1277

Top Seeds To Share Sharm El Sheikh Final

In their sixth meeting this year, England's Laura Massaro will face Egyptian Raneem El Weleily in the final of the Women's Sharm El Sheikh Open.

17. December Other Sports1768

Sports body demands more female leadership

A new report from The Commission on the Future of Women’s Sport published this week has revealed that despite some headway, the sports sector is still not reflecting gender diversity at senior management levels. This, it claims, is hampering the work to increase women’s participation in sport.

17. December Athletics1269

Women's 800-1500m analysis/Hurdles: North and Central America leads in all four events

Both in the women's 800m and 1500m Europe has the highest number of good runners. All-Athletics.com publishes some interesting statistical summaries from its incredibly deep 2010 Top Lists.

16. December Volleyball1588

Club World Championships start on a high note in Doha

In the women's competition, Brazil's Sollys Osasco and Mirador of the Dominican Republic lead Pools A and B after beating Thailand's Federbrau 3-0 (25-15, 26-24, 30-28) and Kenya Prisons 3-0 (25-20, 25-11, 25-17) respectively. photo FIVB

16. December Volleyball1458

Korea and Chinese Taipei take gold at 2010 Eastern Zonal Championship

The Chinese grabbed the women’s gold medal respectively at the 2010 AVC Eastern Volleyball Championship in Incheon on Wednesday. photo FIVB

16. December Beach Volleyball1940

China and Thailand to vie for women’s gold at Asian Beach Games

China’s Xue Chen and Zhang Xi and Thai duo Yupa Phokongpoly/Kamoltip Kulna will face off for the gold medal in the Asian Beach Games Beach Volleyball women’s final after beating their semifinal opponents at Al Musannah Sports City in Muscat, Oman on Thursday.

16. December Basketball1573