Ritu Porna Chakma’s brace guided Bangladesh to a stunning 2-1 victory over a higher-ranked Myanmar side in their Asian Cup qualifying fixture at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon yesterday.

Alex Eala's groundbreaking run to the WTA Eastbourne Open final, alongside the successes of Alas Pilipinas and the Filipinas football team, signals a new era for women's sports in the Philippines.