Women sport news

The Draw for the World Championships in Artistic Gymnastics in Stuttgart (GER) was held on Wednesday, 20th June 2007 at the renowned Hans-Martin Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, the host of this most important event for the year, which will also serve as Olympic Qualifications for Beijing 2008 and will be held in the week 1st-9th September.

Britain’s Trampoline stars will be out in force as they battle to be crowned British Champion at the NIA Arena in Birmingham. Amongst the competitors will be Olympians, World Cup Final medallists and top-ten World ranked Trampolinists all aiming to produce that perfect routine in front of an awe struck crowd.

Jackie Hunt has been punching above her weight ever since she started powerboat racing 6 years ago. With her husband navigator Mike Shelton, she has taken on the best in domestic and international racing championships and beaten them, most recently to win the Powerboat P1 World Championship title.

Top seed Justine Henin-Hardenne def Nicole Vaidisova to advance to the Semi Finals today in Eastbourne. Bartoli, Petrova and Mauresmo also advanced

Great Britain's women's water polo team got off to a winning start at the European B Championships in Prague yesterday. Taking on Turkey in their opening group match, Britain soon took control and ended the first quarter 6-0 up against their rivals.

USA Volleyball announced today that the 2008 USA Open Volleyball Championships will be held May 24-31, 2008, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The Marriott Marquis will serve as the headquarter hotel for the USA Volleyball Annual Meetings.

Five of the top eight-seeded in the women’s Qualification Tournament for the US$600,000 Henkel Grand Chelem each won a pair of matches here Tuesday to advance to the “money” rounds of this week’s SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars. photo FIVB

The European Handball Federation has finalised the list of the participating teams of the 2007/08 EHF Women’s Champions League with defending champions Slagelse DT taking the top position.

Kate O'Brien defeated Vasilisa Bardina of Russia to advance to the second round in Eastbourne. Elena Baltacha also continues to shine after def fellow Brit Anne Keothavong in three sets. Peer and Bartoli are also safely through.

Ana Ivanovic def Danilidou to advance to the QFinals. Chakvetadze, Bondarenko and Pennetta also continue good form

The DFS Classic women's international tennis event drew to a remarkable climax in Birmingham at the weekend with an all-Prince semi-final line-up - before the tournament’s second seed Jelena Jankovic came out victorious, upsetting top seed Maria Sharapova in a tough three-set final.

Cheshire’s Sue Dye shot two-under par 73 to take the first round lead in the Senior Ladies’ English Strokeplay Championship at Northumberland Golf Club.

Candice Wiggins (Stanford / San Diego, Calif.) scored 16 points as the 2007 USA Basketball Women’s U21 World Championship Team (1-0) outscored France (0-1) 31-7 in the third quarter and took an eventual 82-59 exhibition victory over the French U21 World Championship Team at the Stade Louis II in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Monday night. photo FIBA

Sheffield is to host the first leg of the inaugural FINA World Diving Series this Autumn as the sport gathers momentum towards the Beijing Olympics.

Water Safety and Fitness Program Benefits Local Youth. USA Swimming has joined with the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to launch the first local manifestation of its national Make A Splash campaign to promote water safety awareness and the importance of physical activity to more than 3,000 Atlanta-area children.

Long-term savings company Skandia, celebrating its 13th year as title sponsor of Skandia Cowes Week (3-11 August 2007), is extending its highly successful ‘Try Sailing’ initiative to allow disabled visitors the chance to get out on the water at this year’s event.

Today, World Triathlon Corporation, owners of the Ironman brand, announces its new relationship with LifeSport as the Official Coach of Ironman.

The stars of track and field's next generation are coming to Indianapolis to aim for a spot on the Team USA Pan American Junior Athletics Championships roster during competition this weekend at the 2007 Finish Line USA Junior Track & Field Championships.

This weekend see's the cream of Europe's athletes take part in the SPAR European Cup and the European Cup 1st and 2nd Leagues, in five different cities throughout Europe.

There have been some changes across the Norwich Union Great Britain and Northern Ireland women’s team due to contest this weekend’s European Cup competitions in Munich, Germany and Vaasa, Finland. photo Jason Randall

At least 30 Olympic medalists, 30 World Championships medalists and 13 American record holders will vie for national crowns and coveted spots on the Team USA roster this weekend at the 2007 AT&T USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, June 21-24 in Indianapolis. photo prettysporty.com

The Australian Netball Team has a new face, with talented shooter Natalie Medhurst selected in the 12 to clash against world number four, Jamaica in the Holden Netball Test Series next month.

Australia's Kasey Brown successfully defended her title at the Women's Central Squash Open in New Zealand when she upset top-seeded Kiwi Shelley Kitchen in the final of the WISPA World Tour event at Kawaroa Park in New Plymouth. photo Wispa

The National Women's Football Association has concluded the 2007 regular season and the following teams have been named Division Winners. photo WNFL

The 4th edition of the Women’s European Masters Handball Championships took place in Krakow, Poland from 15 – 17 June 2007.

British stars Elena Baltacha and Kate O'Brien both win their qualifying final round matches. Nicole Vaidisova defeated Samantha Stosur in the first round. Lena Groenefeld was also defeated.