women in sports

Gaza Boxing Women

Society

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Gaza Boxing Women: Punching through war, trauma and displacement

In war-torn Gaza, girls and young women rebuild a boxing community, using sport to process grief, challenge norms and find strength amid displacement

Yanar Alkayat

24 March, 2026

FIFAWWC

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Morocco's Benzina makes history with hijab at World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

30 July, 2023

Morocco

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Morocco's Atlas Lionesses ready to roar in Women's World Cup

The New Arab Staff

17 July, 2023

Iran

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Iranian women to be allowed into football stadiums

The New Arab Staff

01 July, 2023

Iran

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Iran women in football stadium for first time in over a year

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

24 March, 2023

England

England

For a true victory, the Lionesses must address diversity

Sanaa Qureshi

08 August, 2022

Qatar 2022 World Cup

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Qatar World Cup: Female referees to feature for first time

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

20 May, 2022

Iran

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FIFA urged to eject Iran from World Cup over women stadium ban

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

01 April, 2022

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women in sports

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Iran allows women weightlifters to compete in international contests

The New Arab

26 November, 2017