News and Opinion

Implications for Women and Girls’ Sport from the Cost-of-Living Crisis
3 AUGUST 2022
The cost-of-living crisis is likely to worsen inequalities, with women in under-served communities bearing the brunt of its impacts. It is…

Gender budgeting must be applied if sport is to meet the needs of women and girls
27 JULY 2022
Gender equality has increased in recent years across society but this change has not been organic and nor is further progress…

UEFA Women’s Euros 2022: More than just a football tournament
26 JULY 2022
Before looking at the 2022 women’s euros it is important to look back on how the women’s game has evolved and got…

What’s your mission?
18 JULY 2022
Do you remember the feeling of riding a bike as a child? The sense of freedom and adventure, of feeling the…

A sensational summer of women’s sport
13 JULY 2022
2022 feels like a turning point for women’s sport as more people tune in to the value it brings. Last year’s…

Transgender inclusion in Women’s Sport – July 2022
7 JULY 2022
In September 2021, Women in Sport, issued a response to the Sports Councils’ extensive study into the issue of trans inclusion…

Women in Sport appoint Head of Policy, Partnerships and Public Affairs
6 JULY 2022
Women in Sport has appointed Lisa West to head up its advocacy and consultancy work as it looks to drive further…

The Gill Cycle Challenge: A journey of discovery, adventure and the joy of cycling together
23 JUNE 2022
Martin Gill – The Gill Foundation The bicycle is an amazing invention. It has been a key part in the cultural…

The Whyte Review exposes a problem that extends far beyond gymnastics
17 JUNE 2022
To tackle abuse and misconduct in sport, Women in Sport believe an independent body for safeguarding and duty of care must…

Two female cyclists to take on ‘challenge of a lifetime’ to inspire women in midlife to be active and raise funds for Women in Sport
6 JUNE 2022
Two amateur cyclists are preparing to ride almost 1000 miles from London to France to raise awareness of the barriers preventing…