Maritime hockey league aims to hire more women in paid positions
A hockey league in Atlantic Canada is on a hiring spree to bring more women into the operations side of the game.
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A powerhouse in CWG, Indian wrestling team's real test will be Asiad and Worlds
After a great show at CWG, bigger challenge awaits IndiansNEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for the Indian wrestlers. Birmingham 2022 was no exception. India ruled the wrestling mat in a depleted field, getting medals in all 12 weight categories and improving the gold tally from previous edition's five to six this time. Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, Ravi Dahiya and Naveen finished on top of the podium in the men's freestyle category, and Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik in the women's section. India, a wrestling powerhouse among the Commonwealth nations, didn't face much problem in fending off the challenge from Canadian, Pakistani and Nigerian grapplers. Post Birmingham, India are ranked second overall behind Canada in the history of CWG wrestling competitions, winning a total of 114 medals, including 49 gold. Canada lead the chart with 69 gold, 48 silver and 30 bronze.
Special Olympics swimmer Teagen Purvis getting familiar with podium at Canada Summer Games
The Selkirk Dolphins Swim Club might have to build an extra trophy shelf for Teagen Purvis, who on Tuesday won her third medal of the Canada Summer Games.
Three-time champ Andy Murray bundled out in Montreal as Cameron Norrie wins
Three-time champion Andy Murray has lost in straight sets in the first round of the National Bank Open as British men’s number one Cameron Norrie progressed.
Jack Hanratty elevated to full-time coach of Canadian women's rugby 7s team
After almost 10 months in an interim role, Jack Hanratty has been appointed head coach of the Canadian women's rugby sevens team.
Serena Williams's retirement announcement a full-circle moment in Canada
When Serena Williams made the first professional tennis appearance of her career in Quebec City on a chilly late-October day in 1995, at just 14 years old, there was no pomp and circumstance, no introductions and certainly no fans watching.
Nunavut's 1st beach volleyball team hits the sand at the Canada Summer Games
Whenever Ian McDonald tells someone he plays beach volleyball for Nunavut, they tend to reference the Jamaican bobsled team from the 1993 film Cool Runnings.
Emma Raducanu's US Open preparations take another blow after defeat to Camila Giorgi at Canadian Open
Emma Raducanu's preparations for the US Open saw another setback as she lost in straight sets to Camila Giorgi at the Canadian Open. Giorgi — the defending champion — had just too much power for Raducanu, hitting a host of winners to cruise to victory after a hard-fought opening set.