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Women's sports

The latest news and stories on women's sports

Elena Rybakina won the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh. Getty Images

WTA Finals will move to North Carolina from 2027

TennisSeptember 17, 2026

India players celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kaveesha Dilhari on their way to winning the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 final at Dubai International Stadium. Getty Images

India refuse to accept Women's Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan's Naqvi

CricketSeptember 14, 2026

UAE batter Heena Hotchandani, left, hits a shot during the Women's Asia Cup group match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Oza: UAE need more matches against Test-playing nations if they are to progress

SportSeptember 09, 2026

UAE batter Samaira Dharnidharka scores runs during the Women's Asia Cup match against Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium on September 8, 2026. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE lose to Bangladesh at Women's Asia Cup - in pictures

September 08, 2026

UAE's Suraksha Kotte takes the wicket of Indonesia's Maria Corazon during the match between the UAE and Indonesia in the DP World Women's Asia Cup. Dubai International Stadium, Sports City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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UAE keep Women’s Asia Cup hopes alive

CricketSeptember 05, 2026

The UAE were soundly beaten by Sri Lanka in the opening game of the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai. Courtesy ACC

UAE better prepared after Women's Asia Cup setback, Esha Oza says

CricketSeptember 03, 2026

Naomi Osaka arrives on court for her US Open match against Anastasia Zakharova at Flushing Meadows. AFP

Naomi Osaka: The dedicated follower of fashion turning tennis courts into catwalks

TennisSeptember 03, 2026

Interviewing Amenah Al Muhairi UAE snowboarder. Antonie Robertson/The National

Meet the trailblazing UAE snowboarder trying to qualify for the Olympics

SportAugust 31, 2026

Amenah Al Muhairi is one of the UAE’s brightest young winter athletes. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE snowboarder Amenah Al Muhairi - in pictures

August 28, 2026

Nouran Gohar. Photo: Nouran Gohar

New mother Gohar aims to dominate squash again - but it will take baby steps

SportAugust 26, 2026

Cameroon celebrate with the trophy after defeating Malawi in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. EPA

Wafcon 2026: Cameroon’s title, Malawi’s dream run and Algeria’s breakthrough

FootballAugust 18, 2026

The Egyptian team ahead of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations match against Zambia in Rabat. EPA

‘It was a disaster’: Egypt women's team reaches tipping point after Wafcon flop

FootballAugust 18, 2026

Morocco's players celebrate after defeating South Africa in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Rabat to qualify for the 2027 World Cup. EPA

Morocco and Algeria qualify for 2027 Women’s World Cup

FootballAugust 09, 2026

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines defeated Jessica Pegula of the US in the final of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. AFP

Filipina star Alex Eala's meteoric rise from Nadal academy to world's top 20

TennisAugust 05, 2026

Egyptian tennis player Mayar Sherif has risen from 129 to 50 in the world rankings in less than two months. Photo : Cedric Lecocq / FFT

The biggest Arab sporting moments to come in 2026

SportAugust 03, 2026

UAE's U19 team qualified for the 2027 T20 World Cup. Photo: ECB

UAE qualify for U19 Women's T20 World Cup after one-run win

CricketJuly 29, 2026

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