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A scandal involving the secret filming of female football players in Austria has led to outrage, especially due to the leniency of the court ruling against the offender.

Brigita Gustaitytė was recognized as the best female athlete in Lithuania for 2025 in kyokushin karate, following her accolades at world and European championships.

A 19-year-old Polish ski jumper faced severe online abuse following her team's performance, prompting official denunciation from the Polish Ski Federation.

The article discusses a female athlete who has overcome ridicule to achieve remarkable success, including winning five Olympic medals and earning millions of dollars.

The Japan Paralympic Committee (JPC) will implement a system from April that guarantees support for female athletes for two years after childbirth.

Eileen Gu is recognized as the highest-earning athlete at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, with earnings exceeding 19 million euros largely from sponsorships rather than prize money.

Miho Takagi of Japan secured her ninth Olympic medal with a bronze in the women's 500m at the 2026 Winter Olympics, continuing her record-breaking performance for female Japanese athletes.

Veronica Maria Rabena, a luge athlete from Argentina, is competing in her third Olympics and aims to inspire future female athletes in a sport where she feels the pressure to improve conditions for women.

Elis Lundholm became the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics, participating in women's qualifications despite being biologically female.

Yoo Seung-eun, the first Korean female snowboard athlete to reach the Olympic podium, expressed pride after winning a bronze medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics despite battling injuries.

Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious fall during her downhill run, resulting in immediate concern for her well-being.

Female athletes and activists criticize the ACLU's support for trans athletes in a new ad campaign.

At the Milano Cortina Winter Games opening ceremony, the Estonian Olympic team's flag will be carried by biathlete Johanna Talihärm and speed skater Marten Liiv, as the tradition of having a male and female athlete represent a country continues.

At the XXV Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, the Estonian flag will be carried by biathlete Johanna Talihärm and speed skater Marten Liiv, following the IOC's tradition of having one male and one female athlete represent each country.

Germany's top female biathletes face increasing challenges with one athlete lacking the Olympic standard ahead of the Winter Games.

A study finds that elite female athletes experience more severe injuries when they coincide with their menstrual cycle, highlighting the unique challenges faced by women in sports.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito questioned an attorney representing a transgender female athlete on the definitions of gender during a Supreme Court case.

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati were voted the best athlete and best female athlete for 2025 by sports journalists, with Paris Saint-Germain recognized as the best team.

The year has seen numerous sporting successes, with Zrinka Ljutić being named the best athlete after winning the Small Crystal Globe in slalom skiing.