Women sport news

FITA – the International Archery Federation, held its World Cup Final this past weekend in Dubai. During the event a successful Observer’s programme was held giving positive insights into the event for future host cities. Le succès de la récente Finale de la Coupe du Monde a donné des idées aux candidats pour 2010 et 2011.photo FITA

Months of mystery and anticipation finally ended yesterday as hundreds of local schoolchildren were the first to personally meet Sumi, Miga and Quatchi, the mascots for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.

Australia's Donna Urquhart emerged triumphant in the NSC Super Satellite No3 squash event at the Jalan Duta NSC Squash Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The New Jersey Titans, an all female tackle football team has announced their move into a more competitive league. The NJ Titans owner, Simone Edwards, felt that this was a smart move for her team based on the direction of where the NWFA league is heading.

Camp Hill completed the 'home and away double' over Leeds rivals Leodiensians as Sunday's return fixture – this time hosted at the Haslucks Green Road site – ended with Solihull's Chargers taking the bragging rights…and on a mild autumn afternoon, a brighter start couldn't have been asked for…

Pursuit of Glory finalists prepare for final showdown at The Vines. The Lexus Cup 2007 is just around the corner and both amateur and professional female golfers are gearing up for a great event.

KNOXVILLE (NCAA Women's) - Team USA star Candace Parker scored 13 points in limited time as top-ranked Tennessee blew out Louisiana Tech, 81-60, on Monday. photo FIBA

The final seven heats of the Roxy Pro Hawaii, the second to last event on the ASP Women’s World Tour, will wrap up in excellent eight foot conditions at Sunset Beach this morning. The first Quarternfinal will hit the water at 8am. photo ASP Rowland Covered Images

Vancouver 2010 mascots introduced to the world Miga, Quatchi and Sumi make their debut before hundreds of schoolchildren, and on vancouver2010.com

The 2007 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series finishes its qualifying events with seven U.S. skaters at the NHK Trophy in Sendai, Japan, Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Approximately 60 skaters from 18 countries will compete for points and prize money. NHK Trophy, which is taking place at the Sendai City Gymnasium, begins Thursday with the compulsory dance and pairs short program.

The 2007/2008 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating continues this week with the NHK Trophy in Sendai, Japan from November 29 to December 2. The NHK Trophy is the sixth and last event in the series. The skaters compete for a global prize money of US $ 180, 000 per individual event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating and receive points according to their placements. photo Paul Harvath US Figure Skating

The NHK Trophy in Sendai, Japan opened Thursday with the Compulsory Dance and the Pairs Short Program. The NHK Trophy is the sixth and last event of the 2007/2008 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating and held for the first time in Sendai. photo Paul and Michelle Harvath US Figure Skating

USA Volleyball has invited 13 athletes to an invitation-only U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team tryout to be held Jan. 7-12, 2008, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Three other athletes have already been invited to train with the U.S. Women’s National Team next spring. photo FIVB

Qualification tournaments for the 2008 Women's European Championship in FYR Macedonia. The tournaments will be played in one group of six teams and two groups of five teams in venues in Lithuania, Slovakia and in the Czech Republic from 27 November to 2 December 2007: photo Axel Heimken

In the Women’s Premier Slough and Bowdon Hightown continue to forge ahead at a relentless pace, Jane Smith’s brace secured a 3-1 away win at Ipswich for Slough whilst Bowdon Hightown punished the Old Loughtonians defence scoring seven. photo John Coxon

Argentina started strongly in the final of the five test matches being played in Salta and in just the second minute they broke through and with a player free in the D it looked dangerous but the shot was wide. A Minute later Argentina’s Guller was also left free in the D but her shot was well saved by Walker.

Teenager Ji Yai Shin has completed her sensational 2007 season on the Korean LPGA tour by winning an amazing ninth tournament. photo Seoulsisters.com

Current ASP ratings leader Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) needed a second chance to show the world why shes No. 1 on Day 1 of the Roxy Pro Hawaii, but she did so in her Round 2 heat at Sunset Beach today.

With the silverware all dished-out and the big names sent home to re-charge and reflect on their years work, the world of windsurfing can be proud of an impressive run of competition that pushed levels far beyond most peoples expectations. photo Carter PWA

This Monday (26 November) the East Midland’s premier netball team, Loughborough Lightning, took on its arch rival, Team Bath, in the Sir David Wallace Sports Hall at Loughborough University.

England rounded off a hugely promising year with yet another victory, this time over Spain, as they continued their 100% record in qualification group one for Euro 2009. photo FA

Hawaiian surfer Megan Abubo has been a staple on the ASP Women’s World Tour for the last 11 years, but after a shaky start to the 2007 season, the 29-year-old appeared to be in jeopardy of losing her spot amongst the elite in 2008. photo ASP Towner Covered Images

Rounds 1 and 2 of the Roxy Pro Hawaii, the second to last event on the 2007 ASP Women’s World Tour, will run in four to six foot (one to two metre) waves at Sunset Beach this morning. photo ASP Kirsten Covered Images

Denver-- This Saturday, The Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' 5280 Fight Club will face off against New York City's Gotham Girls Roller Derby (GGRD).

This Saturday the curtain will be drawn on the BG Triathlon World Cup series with the 2007 finale in Eilat, the first world cup in ITU history to be staged in Israel.

Australian Netball has lost another key player in its World Championship line-up, with Selina Gilsenan announcing her retirement today from national commitments.