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Scottish Hamill is going to Leiden Refugee Team from Afghanistan
12.45 pm: Former Scottish International Pauline Hamill has been appointed by the football federation FIFA as leader of the recently established Afghan refugee team of footballing women. FIFA announced this. FIFA says to stand right behind the Afghan women – at home and in exile.
With the appointment of Hamill, FIFA is taking a step to offer Afghan players the international platform they strive for. That in an environment where the risk of injury is minimized and welfare is given priority. “We are proud that Hamill guides this team on such a meaningful journey. Her experience, empathy and dedication are a powerful source of strength and inspiration for these courageous players,” said FIFA chairman Gianni Infantino.
Hamill has been taken with her appointment. “This is a unique job. It goes much further than a normal trainer’s job,” said Hamill, who played 141 international matches for her country.
Ginni van Katwijk to final at WK High Diving
09.35 am: Cleaning springer Ginni van Katwijk goes seventh to the final at the High Diving World Championship in Singapore. The 40-year-old Dutch has a point total of 281.10 after four jumps. The fifth and sixth jumped on the medals on Saturday morning.
“It went really well today,” Van Katwijk said via the swimming union. “I am very happy with the way I jumped and I am also looking forward to Saturday. Then the two heavier jumps will follow. I feel that there is still room for improvement. On to Saturday.”
The Australian Rhiannan Iefland is in the lead in Singapore with a point total of 351.40. The final starts on Saturday at 4 am (Dutch time).