Jaida Lee becomes 1st female to pitch in Canada Games men's competition
Jaida Lee made history at the Canada Summer Games on Monday, becoming the first female to play in the male baseball competition since it began in 1967.
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National Bank Open men's event delayed by rain
MONTREAL — Rain has delayed the start of men's first-round singles play Monday at the National Bank Open.
Federal government directs $2 million to women and girls in Sport
The federal government is giving $2 million to Canadian Women and Sport to reduce barriers and retain women and girls in sport over the next two years.
CWG 2022: Golden hat-trick for Vinesh Phogat; Ravi Dahiya, Naveen Sihag prove too strong for field in wrestling gold rush
Vinesh entered the arena in her final round-robin bout against Sri Lanka's Chamodya Maduravlage Don amid a buzz among the spectators. Then, a silent prayer by touching the mat and placing her fingers back on her forehead. Then exactly two minutes 24 seconds later, the Tricolor was draped around her as she took a victory lap around the Coventry Stadium wrestling hall.
Canadian junior Weekes falls to Germany's Altmaier in National Bank Open debut
MONTREAL — It was just a few short years ago that Jaden Weekes was at IGA Stadium as a fan with dreams of one day playing on the ATP Tour circuit.
CWG 2022: Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya, Naveen grab gold; Indian wrestlers sign off with 12 medals
Vinesh became the first Indian woman wrestler to win three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals and the country, like the last edition, succeeded in winning medals in all 12 categories. Overall, India have won six gold, one silver and five bronze medals. In what was expected to be a tough opener against world championship bronze medallist Samantha Leigh Stewart, Vinesh reduced it to a no-contest and finished it in mere 36 seconds. Vinesh had the Canadian in a head lock from where she pushed her on the mat and in no time pinned her rival.
Canadian junior Jaden Weekes falls to Germany's Altmaier in National Bank Open debut
Canadian junior star Jaden Weekes dropped a 6-3, 6-4 decision to Daniel Altmaier in qualifying play Saturday at the National Bank Open in Montreal.