England Women’s Rugby star Sadia Kabeya MBE joins Women in Sport as new Ambassador
Published Women in Sport is delighted to announce that Sadia Kabeya MBE, England rugby international and Player of the Match in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, has joined the charity as an official Women in Sport Ambassador. Sadia’s appointment comes at a crucial moment for women’s sport. Despite growing visibility and success at the elite […]
1.3 million girls who once loved sport drop out as teenagers. And that’s not ok.
Published In the week of International Women’s Day 2026, Women in Sport has teamed up with Ocean Outdoor to highlight the shocking stat that demonstrates how many girls are still missing out on all the benefits and joy sport can bring. Despite the huge growth of women’s sport and the phenomenal success of our elite […]
2026 Winter Paralympics: When is it, how to watch and who are the women to look out for?
Published The 2026 Winter Olympics proved that women truly belong in adventure sport. We witnessed extraordinary athletes pushing limits, taking risks, and pursuing the sports they love. Now our attention turns to the Winter Paralympics, with the incredible female athletes of Paralympics GB ready to take their place in the spotlight. Who are they and […]
“When girls see someone like them, they believe they belong”: Disabled women share their experiences in sport
Published Our research following the 2024 Paralympics found that 6 in 10 disabled girls were inspired to try a new sport and 79% felt it proved “disabled sport is equally important as non-disabled sport”. But despite wanting to get involved, disabled girls are not getting the support they need to be active. 4 in 10 say there aren’t enough opportunities for […]
2026 Winter Olympics: When is it, how to watch and who are the women to look out for?
Published Women’s sport has truly come of age in recent years. Audiences are growing, record-breaking sponsorship deals are being signed, and in 2025 we saw the nation unite behind our women’s teams – the Lionesses and the Red Roses – as they lifted their trophies. Now, the 2026 Winter Olympics offer a new opportunity to […]
Women who coach sport are twice as likely to be bullied as men
Published New research from UK charity Women in Sport, launched today, shows that sports coaching in the UK is a hostile environment for women. Coaching is an insecure and precarious route to take for anyone, but for women it’s also deeply unequal and fraught with bullying and harassment. In a system that offers less security, […]
Why 2026 must be a turning point for girls in sport
Published Women in Sport is calling for urgent action to ensure girls are given the same chance as boys to dream of reaching the top of sport. New research from the charity, released today, shows just 23% of girls aged 13-24 now dream of reaching the top in sport – a dramatic drop from 38% […]
Women’s sport in 2025: Our reflections on the year
Published Written by Rachel Williams, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Women in Sport. 2025, eh? What a year. Celebrity Traitors, the baffling rise of Labubus, Katy Perry in space for some reason and ohmygod so much sport. So much. And whilst I understand some men’s sport did in fact happen, let’s be honest, it was the women’s game that produced most of the memorable […]
Write to your MP: Why Sport England should have a say on planning applications
Published The Government has launched a consultation into removing Sport England from the list of organisations who must be consulted on planning applications in England. Women in Sport is concerned about the impact this will have on the pitches, playing fields and other open spaces that are crucial for women and girls to be active.# […]
School PE: What will the Curriculum Review mean for girls?
Published Today, the Government responded to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, setting out the changes it intends to make in England. Women in Sport has been closely involved in this review, contributing our views at all stages to the Review Panel led by Prof Becky Francis, often working in partnership with […]