Shireen Ahmed
@shireenahmed.bsky.social
Sports journalist. University Instructor. Car dancer.
Mama x 4. Happy Wife. Coffee drinker. Cat lover. Anti-oppression in sport. Bend it Like Beckham Scholar.
Mama x 4. Happy Wife. Coffee drinker. Cat lover. Anti-oppression in sport. Bend it Like Beckham Scholar.
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Shireen Ahmed
@shireenahmed.bsky.social
· Nov 25
The unbearable silence in women’s football
While women footballers have been trailblazers in advocating for gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and refugee support, many remain conspicuously silent on Gaza and Lebanon, writes Shireen Ahmed.
www.sportspolitika.news
I wrote a piece for Sports Politika on the stunning silence in women's football on attacks and deaths of fellow footballers in Palestine and in Lebanon.
www.sportspolitika.news/p/women-foot...
www.sportspolitika.news/p/women-foot...
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Folks, Israel is not letting aid in which means Palestinians continue to have to buy food on the black market from Israel sponsored gangs. If you can donate a little money to the fundraisers we're posting, you can keep someone alive. Palestinians wouldn't beg if they didn't have to.
UNRWA has enough food outside #Gaza to supply people there for 3 months, amid desperate need. Our teams stand ready to deliver it.
But despite the #ceasefire, the Israeli Authorities’ block on UNRWA bringing any supplies into Gaza still continues.
Let us get aid into Gaza at the full scale needed.
But despite the #ceasefire, the Israeli Authorities’ block on UNRWA bringing any supplies into Gaza still continues.
Let us get aid into Gaza at the full scale needed.
October 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Folks, Israel is not letting aid in which means Palestinians continue to have to buy food on the black market from Israel sponsored gangs. If you can donate a little money to the fundraisers we're posting, you can keep someone alive. Palestinians wouldn't beg if they didn't have to.
Our hearts soared, then broke. I thought about the most beautiful sports bandwagon I've ever jumped on. Here is where I landed on the @torontobluejays.bsky.social World Series run. My latest for CBC Sports.
www.cbc.ca/sports/baseb...
www.cbc.ca/sports/baseb...
OPINION | Jays gave all of Canada opportunity to understand what community connection really feels like | CBC Sports
This World Series wasn’t only about baseball. It was about a nation feeling excited and connected to a sport that isn't hockey.
www.cbc.ca
November 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Our hearts soared, then broke. I thought about the most beautiful sports bandwagon I've ever jumped on. Here is where I landed on the @torontobluejays.bsky.social World Series run. My latest for CBC Sports.
www.cbc.ca/sports/baseb...
www.cbc.ca/sports/baseb...
I had some thoughts about the WNBA, drama, and some reasons as to why I think Toronto Tempo should be paying close attention to how this unfolds.
My latest for CBC Sports.
www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
My latest for CBC Sports.
www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
If there's one thing that defines WNBA players, it's their fearlessness to demand what they feel they deserve | CBC Sports
The players of the WNBA are unafraid to do what they must to ensure they feel supported. Their basketball isn't the only thing that is unrivalled, so is their unflinching drive for respect.
www.cbc.ca
October 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I had some thoughts about the WNBA, drama, and some reasons as to why I think Toronto Tempo should be paying close attention to how this unfolds.
My latest for CBC Sports.
www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
My latest for CBC Sports.
www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
I heard about Tamarri Lindo a couple of years ago. That such a talented young athlete is living in fear of deportation and possible violence is unfathomable. But here we are.
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
OPINION | 'This case is exceptional': Ontario track star battles to stay in Canada amid threat of deportation | CBC Sports
That word "home" is at the centre of Tamarri Lindo's fight to stay in Canada. The 21-year-old hurdler and York University athlete is a star on the rise, and now his family is attempting to stave off d...
www.cbc.ca
September 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I heard about Tamarri Lindo a couple of years ago. That such a talented young athlete is living in fear of deportation and possible violence is unfathomable. But here we are.
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
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"A swing of the racquet or the sound of an ace will not drown out the cries of mothers weeping for their dead children."
Exceptional reporting from @shireenahmed.bsky.social in @therovermedia.bsky.social on why Tennis Canada must cancel its match against Israel.
therover.ca/davis-cup-to...
Exceptional reporting from @shireenahmed.bsky.social in @therovermedia.bsky.social on why Tennis Canada must cancel its match against Israel.
therover.ca/davis-cup-to...
Davis Cup: Tournament or Sportswashing Debacle? – The Rover
A swing of the racquet or the sound of an ace will not drown out the cries of mothers weeping for their dead children.
therover.ca
September 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"A swing of the racquet or the sound of an ace will not drown out the cries of mothers weeping for their dead children."
Exceptional reporting from @shireenahmed.bsky.social in @therovermedia.bsky.social on why Tennis Canada must cancel its match against Israel.
therover.ca/davis-cup-to...
Exceptional reporting from @shireenahmed.bsky.social in @therovermedia.bsky.social on why Tennis Canada must cancel its match against Israel.
therover.ca/davis-cup-to...
Canada's beloved GK, Erin McLeod, announced her retirement from soccer today - due to a season-ending injury.
I spoke with her about her career in the NSL, her legacy and what she's done for women's soccer at home and around the world.
Here’s my exclusive for CBC Sports:
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
I spoke with her about her career in the NSL, her legacy and what she's done for women's soccer at home and around the world.
Here’s my exclusive for CBC Sports:
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
Injury forces veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod to retire from NSL's Halifax Tides | CBC Sports
An injury has forced veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod to permanently retire from play.
www.cbc.ca
September 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Canada's beloved GK, Erin McLeod, announced her retirement from soccer today - due to a season-ending injury.
I spoke with her about her career in the NSL, her legacy and what she's done for women's soccer at home and around the world.
Here’s my exclusive for CBC Sports:
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
I spoke with her about her career in the NSL, her legacy and what she's done for women's soccer at home and around the world.
Here’s my exclusive for CBC Sports:
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
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🚨The #AthletesNetwork will be hosting an online media training for impacted athletes on September 24th. ✊ Join us to hear from journalists @suzywrack.bsky.social from @theguardian.com and @shireenahmed.bsky.social ⚽️ 📰 Register below ⬇️ #SafeSport
sportandrightsalliance.org/activity/ath...
sportandrightsalliance.org/activity/ath...
Media Training for Impacted Athletes
When people impacted by abuse in sport choose to speak up, they often do so in the hope of preventing future harm, seeking justice, and supporting their healing journey. However…
sportandrightsalliance.org
September 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🚨The #AthletesNetwork will be hosting an online media training for impacted athletes on September 24th. ✊ Join us to hear from journalists @suzywrack.bsky.social from @theguardian.com and @shireenahmed.bsky.social ⚽️ 📰 Register below ⬇️ #SafeSport
sportandrightsalliance.org/activity/ath...
sportandrightsalliance.org/activity/ath...
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Today on Commotion, on the reality dating series at the US Open with @jaelrichardson.bsky.social and @shireenahmed.bsky.social and the new Mac DeMarco with @cadenceweapon.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/live/GPk4U4p...
Can a dating show bring new fans to the U.S. Open? And Mac DeMarco's new album
YouTube video by Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud
www.youtube.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Today on Commotion, on the reality dating series at the US Open with @jaelrichardson.bsky.social and @shireenahmed.bsky.social and the new Mac DeMarco with @cadenceweapon.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/live/GPk4U4p...
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The NWSL quietly updated its public-facing extreme heat policy since the Aug 16 delay in KC. The league says the edits aligned the external doc with a change that was implemented internally in 2023; the NWSLPA says it was not aware of the removal of a key clause. My report for the Guardian:
NWSL quietly updated heat policy after game in soaring temperatures, creating confusion amid delays
After the Kansas City Current and Orlando Pride were made to play in searing heat, the Guardian has found that changes to league policy may have affected the handling of the delayed game
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The NWSL quietly updated its public-facing extreme heat policy since the Aug 16 delay in KC. The league says the edits aligned the external doc with a change that was implemented internally in 2023; the NWSLPA says it was not aware of the removal of a key clause. My report for the Guardian:
This is a dark stain on football, and will always be remembered as such.
That UEFA nor FIFA did or said anything about the hundreds killed and complete anhialation of football in that region is deplorable.
That UEFA nor FIFA did or said anything about the hundreds killed and complete anhialation of football in that region is deplorable.
August 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This is a dark stain on football, and will always be remembered as such.
That UEFA nor FIFA did or said anything about the hundreds killed and complete anhialation of football in that region is deplorable.
That UEFA nor FIFA did or said anything about the hundreds killed and complete anhialation of football in that region is deplorable.
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Odai, an innocent child, was injured by a quadcopter. He lives his days and nights between the pain of his wound and the pangs of hunger. He cries incessantly, and I am helpless, unable to provide him with medicine or even food to satisfy his hunger. Every donation may help Odai.
gofund.me/d6418ba2
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August 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Last Friday in Ottawa, I covered another rugby matchup at TD Stadium: Iroquois Roots Rugby (Indigenous community) versus Play Rugby USA (predominantly Black from NYC).
It's an honour to be the only one trusted to tell this story.
www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...
It's an honour to be the only one trusted to tell this story.
www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...
OPINION | Iroquois Roots Rugby bringing the game to places its never been | CBC Sports
In Ottawa recently, Iroquois Roots Rugby and Play Rugby USA played an inspiring rugby match that showcased their efforts in bringing diversity to the game.
www.cbc.ca
August 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Last Friday in Ottawa, I covered another rugby matchup at TD Stadium: Iroquois Roots Rugby (Indigenous community) versus Play Rugby USA (predominantly Black from NYC).
It's an honour to be the only one trusted to tell this story.
www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...
It's an honour to be the only one trusted to tell this story.
www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...
I decided to address an uncomfortable truth: the rise of women's sports creates an increase in racist and misogynistic abuse.
www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...
www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...
OPINION | As women's sports grows, so do the threats to racialized athletes | CBC Sports
Online abuse poisoned the recent Women's Euros championship. The reality is that despite all the well-intentioned programs in the world, racialized and misogynist hatred can fester.
www.cbc.ca
July 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I decided to address an uncomfortable truth: the rise of women's sports creates an increase in racist and misogynistic abuse.
www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...
www.cbc.ca/sports/shire...
Thinking of all survivors today. 💕
I believe you.
I believe you.
July 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Thinking of all survivors today. 💕
I believe you.
I believe you.
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First #NASSH2025 Plenary Panel is soon! Burn It All Down @burnitalldownpod.com, featuring @shireenahmed.bsky.social, @amirarose.bsky.social, @brendaelsey.bsky.social, @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social, & @jessicawluther.com starts @ 5PM ET.
Program: bit.ly/43u8N3a
#SportHistory #Skystorians
Program: bit.ly/43u8N3a
#SportHistory #Skystorians
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May 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
First #NASSH2025 Plenary Panel is soon! Burn It All Down @burnitalldownpod.com, featuring @shireenahmed.bsky.social, @amirarose.bsky.social, @brendaelsey.bsky.social, @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social, & @jessicawluther.com starts @ 5PM ET.
Program: bit.ly/43u8N3a
#SportHistory #Skystorians
Program: bit.ly/43u8N3a
#SportHistory #Skystorians
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🧵 The Israeli FA allows settler clubs, who act contrary to international law by encouraging the transfer of civilian Israelis to illegally occupied land, to participate in its league
FIFA can’t continue to ignore its own responsibility
📝 @samindrakunti.bsky.social
www.forbes.com/sites/samind...
FIFA can’t continue to ignore its own responsibility
📝 @samindrakunti.bsky.social
www.forbes.com/sites/samind...
FIFA Under Fire From Palestinian FA For Slow, Unclear Israel Investigation
Palestinian officials demand action on Israeli settlement clubs.
www.forbes.com
May 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🧵 The Israeli FA allows settler clubs, who act contrary to international law by encouraging the transfer of civilian Israelis to illegally occupied land, to participate in its league
FIFA can’t continue to ignore its own responsibility
📝 @samindrakunti.bsky.social
www.forbes.com/sites/samind...
FIFA can’t continue to ignore its own responsibility
📝 @samindrakunti.bsky.social
www.forbes.com/sites/samind...
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✍️⚽️ My latest for CBC News:
CD Palestino plays in Palestinian colours, its fans wave Palestinian flags, its jerseys have images of the keffiyeh & the Al-Aqsa Mosque — & the soccer team is located more than 13,000 kilometres away from Gaza in Chile.
www.cbc.ca/1.7536572
CD Palestino plays in Palestinian colours, its fans wave Palestinian flags, its jerseys have images of the keffiyeh & the Al-Aqsa Mosque — & the soccer team is located more than 13,000 kilometres away from Gaza in Chile.
www.cbc.ca/1.7536572
How a soccer team in Chile with Palestinian roots gives fans reason to cheer amid Gaza war | CBC News
Club Deportivo Palestino may play in Chile, but the Spanish-speaking soccer team has built an international fan base for its historic connection to the Palestinian territories — more than 13,000 kilom...
www.cbc.ca
May 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
✍️⚽️ My latest for CBC News:
CD Palestino plays in Palestinian colours, its fans wave Palestinian flags, its jerseys have images of the keffiyeh & the Al-Aqsa Mosque — & the soccer team is located more than 13,000 kilometres away from Gaza in Chile.
www.cbc.ca/1.7536572
CD Palestino plays in Palestinian colours, its fans wave Palestinian flags, its jerseys have images of the keffiyeh & the Al-Aqsa Mosque — & the soccer team is located more than 13,000 kilometres away from Gaza in Chile.
www.cbc.ca/1.7536572
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From the creators of "I don't like Rage against the Machine anymore, they've gone woke", we bring you a new, thrilling journey of self discovery:
May 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
From the creators of "I don't like Rage against the Machine anymore, they've gone woke", we bring you a new, thrilling journey of self discovery:
On Wednesday, I won 2nd place in the 2024 AIPS Sport Media Awards Best Column for my CBC Sports piece on the hijab ban in France ahead of Olympics.
Gala took place in Rabat, Morocco. Trophies for this category were presented by Madame Nawal El Moutakawel, a legend, and a hero of mine. Alhumdullilah.
Gala took place in Rabat, Morocco. Trophies for this category were presented by Madame Nawal El Moutakawel, a legend, and a hero of mine. Alhumdullilah.
May 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On Wednesday, I won 2nd place in the 2024 AIPS Sport Media Awards Best Column for my CBC Sports piece on the hijab ban in France ahead of Olympics.
Gala took place in Rabat, Morocco. Trophies for this category were presented by Madame Nawal El Moutakawel, a legend, and a hero of mine. Alhumdullilah.
Gala took place in Rabat, Morocco. Trophies for this category were presented by Madame Nawal El Moutakawel, a legend, and a hero of mine. Alhumdullilah.
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History tells me that the FA loves to bar women from soccer
Transgender women will be barred from playing for female soccer teams in England from June 1, the Football Association, the sport’s national governing body, said.
Trans Women Banned From Competing in Women’s Soccer in England
The Football Association, the national governing body, said it had changed its policy as a result of a ruling last month by the British Supreme Court.
www.nytimes.com
May 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
History tells me that the FA loves to bar women from soccer
I'm oscillating between the exciting and promising news of the PWHL expansion to Vancouver, while also checking regularly on the reporting from a London ON courthouse where five former world junior hockey players are on trial for sexual assault.
This is hockey in Canada.
This is hockey in Canada.
April 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I'm oscillating between the exciting and promising news of the PWHL expansion to Vancouver, while also checking regularly on the reporting from a London ON courthouse where five former world junior hockey players are on trial for sexual assault.
This is hockey in Canada.
This is hockey in Canada.
When I started my career in sports journalism I was often the only racialized woman in a press box. Today there were way more. And I wasn't the only Muslim. MashaAlah tho. ✨️ ⚽️🤲🏽
April 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
When I started my career in sports journalism I was often the only racialized woman in a press box. Today there were way more. And I wasn't the only Muslim. MashaAlah tho. ✨️ ⚽️🤲🏽
It's the eve of the inaugural match of the NSL. I had some thoughts about the stage setting Vancouver, the league, the opportunities, and the moments to come.
www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
OPINION | Inaugural Northern Super League game is something to be savoured | CBC Sports
On Wednesday night, a lot of dreams will be realized when the Vancouver Rise FC and Calgary Wild FC play the first game in Northern Super League history.
www.cbc.ca
April 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
It's the eve of the inaugural match of the NSL. I had some thoughts about the stage setting Vancouver, the league, the opportunities, and the moments to come.
www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
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Once we have all the details about the May show locked down, we'll post them. As always, burn on, not out! 🔥🧡
April 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Once we have all the details about the May show locked down, we'll post them. As always, burn on, not out! 🔥🧡