News and Opinion
Women’s World Cup 2023: The good, the bad and the stupid
22 AUGUST 2023
Published Blog by Rachel Williams, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Women in Sport When was the last time an…
Grit, fortitude and femininity: My quest to break free from limiting stereotypes
16 JUNE 2023
Published Rosie Stancer, 63, is a polar athlete and explorer. Through her expeditions she’s pushed the limits of endurance under extreme conditions…
‘Petra will be with me every step of the way’: One woman’s marathon journey in memory of her friend
12 MAY 2023
Published In October 2022, Petra Nerys Morgan died unexpectedly and suddenly at the age of 53. A ‘force of nature’ Petra was…
The Lionesses Legacy: first steps to equality for girls in PE
8 MARCH 2023
Published Today, on International Women’s Day, the Government has announced more than £600 million of funding which will be invested in school…
Smashing through barriers to get my black belt!
31 JANUARY 2023
Published I’m Lisa Waterman, a mum of two and I have always secretly wanted to be a black belt in karate! Where…
2022 – The Year Women’s Sport Roared
23 DECEMBER 2022
Published So 2022 is drawing to a close and what a year! In February we saw women smashing the fear barriers at…
Why there is no finish line for women’s rugby
19 NOVEMBER 2022
Published Written by Sarah Bellew, Head of Communications and Engagement at Women in Sport. Sarah also plays touch rugby for England, and…
Women & girls deserve equal share in the joy of sport
2 SEPTEMBER 2022
Published The Euros final of 31 July 2022 is now a month ago but the memories remain extraordinarily vivid. Our Lionesses expressed…
My menopause story
22 AUGUST 2022
Published At present, far too many women in midlife are missing out on the joy of sport and the social, psychological, and…
Making strides forward for women’s sport
8 AUGUST 2022
Published Anita captained the England Hockey Team 1974-76 Women in Sport co-founder and former England Hockey captain (1974-76), Anita White OBE gives…