Women sport news

Franka Dietsch of Germany celebrated her third World Discus Throw title, and second in succession by dancing across the turf. The veteran German, 39 years of age, is more used to gliding across polished floors, since she is a big fan of Latin American dancing. photo PA

Jana Rawlinson has claimed Australia’s first medal of Osaka 2007 and her second world title, with a stunning win in the 400m hurdles final.

Britain’s adaptive rowers have all progressed to the next round at the 2007 World Rowing Championships in Munich, Germany. photo helenraynsford.org.uk

Australian netball legend and Queensland’s most successful coach, Vicki Wilson will coach her state in the inaugural Tasman Trophy competition in 2008.

Malaysia's Delia Arnold recorded her second WISPA World Tour squash title of the year when she beat compatriot Lim Yoke Wah in the final of the POF WISPA Wah Cantt Open

Nashville, TN - The National Women's Football Association has announced that the H-Town Texas Cyclones have joined the league and will be playing in the 2008 season.

The National Women's Football Association, the premiere league for women's tackle football, has announced the awarding of a team license to The New York Nemesis.

EHF NEWS with a look back at the national team summer events, which have now come to an end.

Julia Vakulenko pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament so far, taking out No.9 seed Daniela Hantuchova in three sets. Maria Sharapova was one of three former champions to advance.

International Women’s cricket returns to Shenley as England take on New Zealand in the sixth and final ODI in the 2007 NatWest Women’s Series on Thursday August 30.

British strokeplay champion Melissa Reid (pictured right) will help England to defend their title at the Home International Matches at Dunbar, Scotland, from September 12-14.

The International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) is the world governing body for Towed Water Sports and is represented in all Continents by National Federations.

News from The International Table Soccer Federation

The Rocky Mountain Rollergirls Are Bouting The Fort Collins Derby Gone Crazy At The Budweiser Events Center This Sunday @ 1PM!

The final countdown has begun and Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands, is gearing itself up for the greatest mountain bike festival on the planet – The UI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships – powered by Nissan Sports Adventure. photo Top Downhill Mountain Biker Tracy Moseley

The only drama in the women's Pole Vault came when Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia failed her first attempt at 4.80m. That took about 15 minutes to rectify, while her remaining opponents all failed. Quotes from the US Female Athletes. photo PA

As you may be aware the 11th IAAF World Athletics Championships are currently taking place in Osaka, Japan. Perfect Motion's Goldie Sayers in getting ready to win her first senior major championship medal and will throw on Wednesday 28th August

Jana Rawlinson has qualified fastest in the 400m hurdles semi-finals to book a spot in the main event on Thursday evening.

Britain’s top cyclists have win medals at the Para-Cycling World Championships in France to finish top of the medal table. photo British Cycling

England Netball has appointed current Performance Director Nigel Holl as the organisation’s new Director of Netball. The new position, which Holl will take up from 1 September 07, encompasses not just the development and performances of the England squads and support staff, but also supervision of all elements of playing at grass roots and development levels.

Anna Newell, a member of England Netball's Performance Coaches Group, has been appionted Director of Netball at Leeds Carnegie.

Pakistan's top woman squash player Maria Toor Pakay missed out on making her maiden appearance in a WISPA World Tour final after losing a five-game semi-final thriller in the POF WISPA Wah Cantt Open

The National Women's Football Association has announced the appointment of Rodney Lacy as the new NWFA Commissioner.

American Ahsha Rolle fired six aces and won 21 of 26 net rushes to pull off the first big upset of the 2007 US Open, knocking out No.17 seed Tatiana Golovin in first round action on Monday.

The Kent Ravens had a season of firsts during 2007 not just the opening of Princes Park Stadium or playing in the Conference premier, in front of a packed crowd, The Ravens own Vicki Bacon and the Donnelly Family represented the club to Donate £1,000 to the charity CRY. photo peckasprints.co.uk

Just days before the EuroHockey Trophy starts in Lithuania, Scotland’s star striker, Sam Judge, is unable to travel with the squad due to work commitments.