Sport

Ireland’s football association has agreed to a move that will see men’s and women’s international teams receive the same match fees.

Madison de Rozario won Australia’s first track and field gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics over the weekend, in the T53 800 metres.

On Tuesday, players from Afghanistan women’s national soccer team were evacuated on a flight from Kabul.

Debbie Lee has made history as the first woman to ever be inducted into the AFL’s Hall of Fame, recognised for her dedicated service.

To get you up to date before it all kicks off, here’s a list of some of the most exciting Australian women to watch in Tokyo this year.

Brooke Farris has been appointed CEO of Rip Curl, becoming the first woman to head up the global surf company in its fifty two years history.

Zakia Khudadadi is Afghanistan’s first female Paralympian but cannot go to the Tokyo Paralympics next week.

According to Google data, tennis champion Ash Barty’s name is searched, on average, 365,600 times annually in Australia.

You’ve got to give it to Eddie McGuire, the bloke really puts in his all to have the last word even when the repercussions will cost him.

Netball Australia has made clear its intention to see the sport played at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, on the world’s biggest sporting stage.

At 44, Sinead Diver has finished 10th place at the Tokyo Olympics, and sets new records for Aussie women runners.

Trump said Megan Rapinoe played terribly, despite her scoring two of the team’s four goals in their bronze medal victory over Australia.