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Bravery in a sport that does not want you
Golly, at this phenomenal rate there could be a female referee in charge of a Premier League match by 2025
Continue reading...How far HAVE we come?
16. March 2010
Back in 1921, the FA banned women's football, declaring it "quite unfit" for females. "I do not believe women are fitted for violent leg strain". This 89-year old footage was posted by the BFI in celebration of International Women's Day – celebrates how far we've come.
Continue reading...Women’s Charity Soccer Tournament
9. November 2009
As part of its commitment towards supporting social responsibilities, The Wellness Center at Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women’s Establishment, hosted a soccer tournament on Nov 7th 2009, in collaboration with Rania Amer, organizer of the tournament. The aim of this event was to raise funds for charities in the United Arab Emirates.
Continue reading...Soccer or Catfight?
8. November 2009
Why is it that when women show what is considered to be the exclusively "male" characteristic of aggressive competitiveness – be it sports (or in business for that matter), it is either that they are manly, butch, or in contrast hormonal, bitchy or for the love of God, catfighting?
Continue reading...Dubai Women’s Football Association – going from strength to strength
11. October 2009
Women of all levels of ability are encouraged to join the only 7-a-side football league in the UAE for the winter season! Great for fitness, social interaction and the competitively spirited!
Continue reading...England reach the Final
7. September 2009
Last night England reached their first women’s European Championship final in a quarter of a century (I think all would agree that the result is newsworthy? However, the headline was relegated to a mere byline tucked away with little celebration.
Continue reading...UAE targets women to lift crowds at FIFA Club World Cup
3. September 2009
Organisers of the FIFA Club World Cup in the UAE hope that more designated women-only areas in stadiums will boost attendance at the continental champions' tournament. (What do you think?)
Continue reading...England women make quarter-finals
2. September 2009
England moved into the Euro 2009 quarter-finals with a controlled performance against the team strongly fancied to reach the final along with the favourites, Germany.
Continue reading...Go Football Crazy
27. August 2009
The Dubai Women’s Football Association (DWFA) is a non-profit, community based association that aims to promote and develop women’s football.
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- Run for Life
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- Yoga in the Park
- Fun on the water
- Cycle & Swim at Mamzar Beach
- Beach Volleyball ... interested?
- Women are not Men
- Fitness Camp at Safa Park?
- Going Walkabout
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16. May 2010
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