Today, on International Women’s Day, the Government has announced more than £600 million of funding which will be invested in school sport over the next two years. The funding will support schools to offer equal access to the same range of sports for girls and boys as...
Just 36% of girls aged 11-18 wear a sports bra when participating in PE or sport at school. This has a negative impact on their experience of sport, with more than two-thirds (69%) admitting they cannot jump or run about freely and 72% that they feel self-conscious...
I’m Lisa Waterman, a mum of two and I have always secretly wanted to be a black belt in karate! Where it all started… It all started in my early teens when I watched the film Karate Kid for the first time. Apart from the self-defence aspect,...
Jayne Haines MBE is to step down as Chair and trustee of Women in Sport in March, after nine years with the charity. During that time Jayne has led the development of the Board, appointed CEO Stephanie Hilborne, and ensured a new five-year strategy is taking the...
Women in Sport is delighted to see some key figures from women’s sport recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. This year has been an exceptional one for female athletes and teams. From the Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Rugby Union and Rugby League World Cups to the...
So 2022 is drawing to a close and what a year! In February we saw women smashing the fear barriers at the Winter Olympics and some really moving scenes of camaraderie. Our memories of the Summer remain vivid too – the glory of our joyful skilful Lionesses...
