Women in sport

It’s the same for many athletes, who are dealing with unprecedented changes in their lives and training routines as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. 

This week, we’re highlighting some amazing stories of female athletes who are adjusting to new routines after the 2020 Olympics have been postponed.

Each week, the Sport Wrap will be delivering the latest news and achievements for women’s sport, and women working behind the scenes.

The record-breaking T20 World Cup final attracted a little over 86,000 people to the MCG but was still relegated to Channel 9’s secondary channel.

In a match for the ages, Australia claimed the T20 World Cup title champions after a flawless win over India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Australia’s T20 World Cup dream is still alive, after a thrilling match on Thursday night that saw Australia beat South Africa by just five runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia is through to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, having beaten New Zealand by just four runs in a must-win group match on Monday.

Lisa Alexander coached her last game at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, after nearly a decade at the helm of Australia’s national team.

Maria Sharapova’s professional tennis career has come to end, with the five-time grand slam winner announcing her retirement.

After 8 years off the tennis court, Kim Clijsters played her first WTA Tour match on Monday, taking on Spain’s Gabine Mugurza at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Ellyse Perry won her third Belinda Clarke Award at the Cricket Australia awards on Monday night, capping off a memorable 12 months for the cricketer.

This year, a number of advertisers are taking a different approach, highlighting women who are defying stereotypes in all walks of life.