INSIGHT - Olympic runner Cheptegei defied her violent ex. She lost her life anyway
The story sheds light on the dark side of success for female athletes in Kenya's patriarchal society.
Sun Sep 22 2024
YEARENDER - After landmark World Cup, more sponsors keen on women's sport in 2024
Organisers say Paris 2024 will be the first Olympic Games to feature an even number of male and female athletes.
Sat Dec 30 2023
Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games
Female sport in Afghanistan has been crushed since the Taliban took over from a Western-backed government in August 2021.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Para Sukma: Being crowned Best Female Athlete a pleasant surprise, says Nur Jannaton
Compound archer Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil never expected that she would be crowned Best Female Athlete of the 2022 Para Sukma.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Serena Williams is Twitter's most tweeted about female athlete ever
On social media, Serena Williams has been declared a winner when it comes to popularity.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Osaka tops Forbes list of highest-earning female athletes
Osaka raked in $57.3 million in prize money and endorsements over the last year, nearly all of which came from an endorsement portfolio.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Weightlifting: Female athlete found positive for doping - Adamas
It is understood that the athlete tested positive for the banned substance 'sibutramine' at the National Weightlifting Champions.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Activist, champion: Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year
While she won the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title, she also stood out for speaking out about racial injustice and police brutality.
Mon Dec 28 2020
WWE signs first woman wrestler from Arab world in global push
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world on Sunday, smashing cultural taboos.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Nicol Ann David likely to be nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
World number one tennis champion Serena Williams will face tough competition against other renowned female athletes including Malaysian squash champion, Nicol Ann David.
Sat Feb 15 2014
Sharapova tops Forbes rich list of female athletes
Russia's Maria Sharapova headed the list, published on forbes.com, earning a total of $29 million.
Wed Aug 07 2013
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024