Hoopqueens women's basketball league marks historic season - 1 year ago

The HoopQueens organization is using the game of basketball to change the narrative of women in sports. Catalina Gillies with more..

The HoopQueens organization is using the game of basketball to change the narrative of women in sports. Catalina Gillies with more on the history of the league, and how it is a first of it's kind in Canada.Video Report from Toronto City NewsCourtesy of toronto.citynews.ca..

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Playoffs for HoopQueens, Canadian semi-pro basketball league, start Sunday - 1 year ago

The WNBA is coming to Toronto in 2026, but professional women's basketball has been in Canada for years. HoopQueens, a semi-pro league..

The WNBA is coming to Toronto in 2026, but professional women's basketball has been in Canada for years. HoopQueens, a semi-pro league with players from across Canada, will hold the semifinals of its third season this Sunday at Toronto's Humber College. Co-founder Nakissa Koomalsingh (5'4''-G) said the four-team league has seen amazing growth since its inception. "We're just building on the moment....

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HoopQueens laid groundwork for women’s basketball in Toronto. What the WNBA’s arrival means for the local league - 2 years ago

Basketball has always been an expression of joy for Toronto native Nakissa Koomalsingh (5'4''-G) but as she prepares to kick off the..

Basketball has always been an expression of joy for Toronto native Nakissa Koomalsingh (5'4''-G) but as she prepares to kick off the third season of the grassroots women’s league she spearheads, there’s a feeling of gratitude. That’s partly because for the first time ever a WNBA team is going to be based in Toronto and will start competing in 2026, something she and other women could only dream of....