News and Opinion

Anne-Marie Batson: A lot of eyes have been opened about the opportunities in front of us
8 MARCH 2019
Anne-Marie Batson, a freelance broadcaster and journalist who works for the BBC and talkSPORT, discussed the opportunities for black women in the…

Loughborough University’s John Steele: Culture change needs to reach the top
8 MARCH 2019
John Steele, Executive Director of Sport at Loughborough University, explains the changes and progress that he has seen throughout his long career.

Liz Nicholl: All too often the culture in organisations is allowed to develop and go unchecked
8 MARCH 2019
Liz Nicholl, the outgoing Chief Executive of UK Sport, shares her thoughts on the advancements that have been made during her tenure…

Engine Sport’s Lisa Parfitt: 30% isn’t enough
8 MARCH 2019
Lisa Parfitt, Managing Director of sports marketing agency Engine Sport, formerly known as Synergy Sport, discusses the positive changes Engine has made…

Culture must change for equality in sport to thrive
8 MARCH 2019
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Women in Sport speaks with voices from across the sporting landscape about the progress made…

Ruth Holdaway to leave Women in Sport to become Tennis Victoria’s first female CEO
25 FEBRUARY 2019
Chief Executive of Women in Sport, Ruth Holdaway, is leaving the charity to take up the role of Chief Executive of Tennis…

Jane Dowling from Meno and Me on menopause and exercise
8 FEBRUARY 2019
Jane Dowling from Meno and Me has shared how exercise is helping her cope with menopause. We all strive to be the very best…
Dr Steven Mann appointed Trustee of Women in Sport
1 FEBRUARY 2019
Dr Steven Mann, Healthy Communities Director at Places Leisure, has joined the Board of Trustees at Women in Sport, the leading…

Women in Sport helps dads and daughters get active together
22 OCTOBER 2018
Women in Sport in partnership with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football club and the EFL Trust is celebrating after being awarded £118,301…

Where are all the Women?
18 OCTOBER 2018
New research from leading charity, Women in Sport, highlights the continued lack of visibility of women’s sports coverage across five European countries.