How Can We Engage More Women to Enjoy Sports?

More men than women play sports and this is well known in every country. Although there are now more women’s soccer teams and other sporting teams that you can get involved in on play sport, men are still encouraged more than women to enjoy sports. This begins from an early age including parents and schools and we can change this by encouraging girls to find the sport they enjoy from an early age. Female Advertisement Many times, when we see adverts on tv, online or in magazines for sports … [Read more...]

Why You Need to Take Recovering From An Injury Seriously

Why You Need to Take Recovering From An Injury Seriously – Even If It's Inconvenient It can be hard juggling a busy lifestyle as it is, and so getting a physical injury can feel like one of the most annoying setbacks imaginable. You may have injured yourself playing sport or running as part of your healthy lifestyle, or simply slipped or fallen, but either way, an injury can cause a lot of hassle as well as – of course – pain. Why Some People Don't Allow Their Injuries to Recover Properly … [Read more...]

The Dark Side of Brazil’s Love for Women’s Soccer

This summer's World Cup will bring together two things for which Brazil is internationally renowned: soccer and beautiful women. While Brazil's reputation for sexy ladies and futebol are mixed together in the advertising leading up to the games, it's another story on the field. The struggles of women attempting to break into the male-dominated world of soccer reveals the darker side of the beautiful game. For a country renowned for its passion and prowess in the sport, acceptance of … [Read more...]

2015 Women’s World Cup, coming to Canada

Canada will host and also be one of 24 nations taking part in the 2015 Women’s World Cup. (Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press) It's was made official this month: The best women's soccer players in the world are coming to Canada, 6 June to 5 July. The cities of Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, and Moncton have been selected to host tournament matches. Halifax was also considered, but removed itself from contention in March 2012. Toronto decided not to bid, due to potential … [Read more...]

The Sochi Olympics, LIVESTREAM Open Ceremony

The Sochi Olympics has been under the spotlight for various non-sport reasons over recent months, however, finally the thousands of athletes will be able to switch the focus to the real purpose of the Games - the sports. The Winter Olympics 2014 schedule will be packed and viewers can watch the Games on TV on the NBC network or online through free live stream (details below). Some events are set to commence on Thursday Feb. 6, 2014, although the Opening Ceremony will not take place until … [Read more...]

Maria de Lurdes Mutola – WOMAN of ACTION™

  A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this athlete, a woman that has devoted her life to her Lurdes Mutola Foundation that aims to bring more young Mozambicans to sport and to assist in helping them achieve their sporting and educational potential. She also devoted much of her time contributing to the awareness of HIV/AIDS, working to awaken the youth of our world. Her positive action has changed the lives of many youth.       WOMAN of … [Read more...]

MOSCOW 2013 – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in ATHLETICS

WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: 10-18 August Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Sport website, mobiles, tablets and Connected TVs The world's greatest athletes arrive in Moscow knowing their sport is in need of public rehabilitation after a year of seemingly endless doping scandals. Positive drugs tests this summer from Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell, the second and fourth fastest 100m runners of all time, have arguably been most dispiriting … [Read more...]

2013 Canada Summer Games

The Games have Begun! Thousands of participants, volunteers, visitors, and residents will gather together, starting at 7 p.m., for a memorable experience: The opening of the Canada Summer Games–Sherbrooke 2013! “The dream that has inspired and motivated us for many years is now a reality,” remarked Monique F. Leroux, President of the Canada Summer Games–Sherbrooke 2013 and Chair of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Desjardins Group. “We are proud and honored to … [Read more...]

Susan Polgar celebrates Women in Chess @ chessdailynews.com

   Susan Polgar celebrates Women in Chess   ABOUT SUSAN POLGAR:   * Winner of 4 Women’s World Championships (Under 16, Blitz, Rapid, and Classical) * The only World Chess Champion in history (male or female) to win the triple-crown (Blitz, Rapid and Classical World Championships) * 5-time Olympic Champion with 10 overall medals (5 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze) * 2006 Women’s Chess Cup Champion * Previously held 5 world chess records (* still … [Read more...]

20 ACTIONS STATISTICALLY SAFER THAN YOU THINK

20 THINGS THAT ARE STATISTICALLY SAFER THAN YOU THINK The world can be a dangerous place, there’s no doubt about it. Some things, however, aren’t quite as dangerous as you may believe. Despite the hype of sensationalist media outlets, these 20 activities are, from a statistical standpoint, not nearly as treacherous as many believe them to be. Taking the Elevator – Fear of enclosed spaces and a fundamental distrust of the mechanisms causes many people to forgo the elevator in favor … [Read more...]

Fatherhood, 10 Sports Every Dad Should Teach Their Son

10 Sports Every Dad Should Teach Their Son Learning to play a sport can teach kids tons of valuable life lessons that they’ll carry with them long after that last whistle blows. Dads who are looking for a way to bond with their sons while passing on some of their hard-earned wisdom might find that spending some time teaching kids the ins and outs of these 10 sports is just the thing to kill both of those proverbial birds with one stone. Golf – Playing a good game of golf requires … [Read more...]

London 2012 closed, onward to the Paralympics Games – AUG 29 !!!

  London's closing ceremony     The Games of the XXX Olympiad have come to a close, the last of the medals handed out, and all that's left is to celebrate the past 16 days of sport with one spectacular show. International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge declared the London 2012 Olympic Games 'happy and glorious' as the spectacular Closing Ceremony brought the curtain down on the Games. The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques … [Read more...]

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