Shireen Ahmed

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Senior Contributor at CBC Sports

Sports Journalist. J school / RTA Instructor. Wife. Mama. Sr Contributor @CBCSports 'Bend It Like Beckham' Scholar. (she/her) @BurnItDownPod @TorontoMet

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OPINION | Canada's women's rugby team, ranked No. 2, fights through funding crisis as it prepares for World Cup | CBC Sports

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Shireen Ahmed

Sports·OpinionThe Canadian women's rugby team, ranked second in the world, is trying to beat the odds — and also cash in on them — as it prepares for this summer's Women's World Cup. Rugby Canada has started crowdfunding campaign to help with trainingShireen Ahmed · CBC Sports · Posted: Apr 09, 2025 7:35 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 minutes agoCanada's Pamphinette Buisa, right, competes against Australia in last year's Pacific Four Series match.
OPINION | Canadian national soccer player Ali Ahmed one of many athletes thriving during Ramadan fast | CBC Sports

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Shireen Ahmed

Sports·OpinionCanadian national soccer teammates Ali Ahmed and Ismaël Koné have spent the past few weeks fasting during Ramadan, but it didn't hold either back in Canada's performance at the Nations League finals. He and teammate Ismaël Koné enjoy sharing the experienceShireen Ahmed · CBC Sports · Posted: Mar 25, 2025 7:34 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoCanada's Ali Ahmed (20) of Canada controls the ball against Max Arfsten of the United States during their match Sunday in California.
These Desi Musicians Are Defining Indo-Canadian Music

1 month ago | threemagazine.com | Katherine Singh |Jennifer Nguyen |Noushin Ziafati |Shireen Ahmed

Culture March 24, 2025These Desi Musicians Are Defining Indo-Canadian Music March 24, 2025These Desi Musicians Are Defining Indo-Canadian Music LEAD IMAGE: Musicians Karan Aujla and AP Dhillon. Photo: Courtesy of Instagram. Musicians Karan Aujla and AP Dhillon. Photo: Courtesy of Instagram. Listen to this article: Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Desi music is surging around the world, and especially in North America.
Everything To Know About Netflix’s The Greatest Rivalry

1 month ago | threemagazine.com | Shireen Ahmed |Noushin Ziafati |Alexandra Emanuelli |Sarah Laing

When Pakistan and India’s cricket teams take to the grounds for a match, the world fires up—online, at home and, of course, in the stands. With every launch of the ball and smash with the bat, the sea of spectators draped in their national colours are enthralled. The passion of the fans is remarkable and poignant—and so is the sporting nationalism that emerges whenever these two nations face off. And there’s a specific reason for this.
OPINION | Growth in women's sports might be loud and messy at times, but it's part of the journey | CBC Sports

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Shireen Ahmed

Sports·OpinionWhether it has been the collapse of other leagues, the intense research and marketing it took to convince people to say it's time to invest, building women's sports is still not an easy path. There have been bumps, there will be bumps and nothing will be seamless. It never is.
OPINION | NSL's Calgary Wild look to build on old communities and create new ones for women's soccer | CBC Sports

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Shireen Ahmed

Sports·OpinionAs the country's epicentre for winter sports development, Calgary could very well also be fuelling some of the best women's soccer in Canada. Coach Lydia Bedford embracing challenge of learning about her new cityShireen Ahmed · CBC Sports · Posted: Feb 24, 2025 8:05 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoLydia Bedford, introduced as the Calgary Wild's first head coach, sees connection with the community as crucial to building a fan base in the club's first season.
OPINION | Gauging how the threat of a trade war has affected the Canadian pro sports landscape | CBC Sports

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Shireen Ahmed

Sports·OpinionWhen U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to put a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, a wave of indignance swept through the country. But what about sports? How does this impact the world of sports? Did it simply galvanize a sense of nationalism? Despite causing a wave of indignance, has it simply created a sense of nationalism?
OPINION | Preserving women's-only spaces in gyms is important for a diverse community seeking wellness | CBC Sports

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Shireen Ahmed

Sports·OpinionMany women say women's only spaces has encouraged them to take a leap into the health and wellness world. Gyms can be intimidating places for many womenShireen Ahmed · CBC Sports · Posted: Jan 29, 2025 7:49 AM EST | Last Updated: 22 minutes agoWomen's-only rooms in gyms are a welcoming space for those who might feel some "gymtimidation" at the prospect of starting a workout routine. (Gregory Wilson/CBC)When my youngest son was born, I struggled with postpartum depression.
OPINION | Veteran Beckie excited at hiring of Casey Stoney, but work remains for Canada's women's soccer team | CBC Sports

Jan 14, 2025 | cbc.ca | Shireen Ahmed

Soccer·OpinionWhen Janine Beckie found out who the new head coach of Canada's women's soccer team would be, she felt excitement above all else. Beckie, a veteran on Canada's team, said Stoney is the "perfect fit" and is encouraged by the hire. Calls her 'perfect fit' for team in wake of drone scandalShireen Ahmed · CBC Sports · Posted: Jan 14, 2025 4:34 PM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoCasey Stoney, new head coach of Canada's women's team.
8 Women Who Hit Their Stride At 50—And Beyond - Chatelaine

Nov 28, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Shireen Ahmed |Charnel Anderson |Andréanne Dion |Maureen Halushak |Erica Lenti |Vicky Mochama | +1 more

For the past four years, Chatelaine has celebrated the incredible Canadian women and gender-diverse people who are working to make the world a better place with our annual Doris Anderson Awards. The only qualification for our recipients is that they display the same tenacity and fearlessness as our awards’ namesake, our formidable former editor-in-chief Doris Anderson. This year, all of our talented and inspiring recipients are over 50.

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Articles

OPINION | Canada's women's rugby team, ranked No. 2, fights through funding crisis as it prepares for World Cup | CBC Sports

OPINION | Canadian national soccer player Ali Ahmed one of many athletes thriving during Ramadan fast | CBC Sports

These Desi Musicians Are Defining Indo-Canadian Music

Everything To Know About Netflix’s The Greatest Rivalry

OPINION | Growth in women's sports might be loud and messy at times, but it's part of the journey | CBC Sports

OPINION | NSL's Calgary Wild look to build on old communities and create new ones for women's soccer | CBC Sports

OPINION | Gauging how the threat of a trade war has affected the Canadian pro sports landscape | CBC Sports

OPINION | Preserving women's-only spaces in gyms is important for a diverse community seeking wellness | CBC Sports

OPINION | Veteran Beckie excited at hiring of Casey Stoney, but work remains for Canada's women's soccer team | CBC Sports

8 Women Who Hit Their Stride At 50—And Beyond - Chatelaine

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