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2025: Historic Year for Women's Sports
In 2025, women's sports had a fantastic year with many exciting moments.
The Indian women's cricket team won their first-ever World Cup, and the English women's rugby team broke attendance records by winning their World Cup.
A'Ja Wilson had an amazing season in the WNBA, winning multiple awards.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a new world record in the 400 meters.
New leagues for women's sports started, like the Unrivaled 3x3 basketball league and the Women's Professional Baseball League.
More people watched and supported women's sports than ever before, making 2025 a special year for women athletes.
India's women's cricket team won their first ICC Women's ODI World Cup, sparking nationwide celebrations.
England's women's rugby team won the Rugby World Cup with record-breaking attendance and TV viewership.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a world record in the 400 meters at the World Championships.
A'Ja Wilson won her fourth WNBA MVP award and led the Las Vegas Aces to their third title in four seasons.
New women's sports leagues, including the Unrivaled 3x3 basketball league and the Women's Professional Baseball League, debuted in 2025.
- Who
- Women athletes and teams across various sports
- What
- Historic victories, record-breaking performances, and expansion of women's sports
- Where
- Globally, with significant events in India, England, the U.S., and Switzerland
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Why
- To highlight the achievements and growth of women's sports in 2025
Key facts
- India Women's Cricket Team
- Won maiden ICC Women's ODI World Cup
- England Women's Rugby Team
- Won Rugby World Cup with record attendance
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
- Set world record in 400 meters
- A'Ja Wilson
- WNBA MVP and Finals MVP, led Las Vegas Aces to title
- Olivia Smith
- First female player to break seven-figure transfer barrier
Quotes
Sally Horrox
World Rugby’s Chief of Women’s Rugby
“something girls' dreams are made of.”
rediff.com
Pia Sundhage
Coach of the Swiss women's soccer team
“We lost the game, but I think we gained a lot. When people shouted my name (after the game), I feel they were shouting for women's football.”
rediff.com
