#TimeTogether: the movement of women and girls claiming back their right to sport
Published Every October, our #TimeTogether campaign encourages mums and mother figures to team up with their teenage daughters to claim back their right to sport and exercise. Why not join the nationwide movement of women and girls joining forces to put themselves first, make memories and try something new. Join in with #TimeTogether from 21st […]
Women in Sport celebrates 40th anniversary in Parliament
Published Our book, The Last Bastion: A History of Women in Sport 1984-2024 by Rachel Hewitt is available to buy on Amazon now. On Tuesday 8th October 2024 Women in Sport celebrated the charity’s 40th anniversary at a special event in Parliament. In the heart of Westminster, we brought together influential voices from politics and the sports sector to recognise the achievements of our charity so far, and to reaffirm the […]
Women in Sport and Women’s Aid issue a joint statement in response to the tragic killing of Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei
Published Women in Sport and Women’s Aid said: “We are devastated to hear about the horrific killing of Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei by her former partner. It’s a tragic reminder that domestic abuse can and does infiltrate all parts of society, including women celebrated for their achievements in the world of sport and beyond. […]
Paris 2024: Paralympic medal tables
Published Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Unlike the Olympics, women have always been allowed to compete in the Paralympics. But while inclusion is at the heart of the Paralympics, we still have a little way to go until the Games are completely equal for women. To champion the incredible women of Paris 2024, we’re sharing medal […]
Paris 2024: Paralympics GB women to watch
Published The Paris 2024 Paralympics are underway, with the Great Britain squad gunning for gold across 19 of the 22 sports on offer. More than 4,000 athletes from 150 countries will go head-to-head, with Paralympics GB aiming to win between 100-140 medals. So, who are the incredible women competing for Paralympics GB? Meet just a […]
The history of the Paralympics: an early includer of women’s sport but still driving for gender parity
Published Unlike the Olympics, women have been allowed to compete in the Paralympics ever since the Games begun. But while inclusion is at the heart of the Paralympics, we still have a little way to go until the Games are completely equal for women. Read our blog to find out more about the history of […]
Paris 2024: Why the first ‘gender-equal’ Olympics was just an illusion
Published Paris 2024 was celebrated as the first ‘gender-equal’ Olympics in history and a 50:50 balance in male and female participants was widely communicated. There were certainly some incredible performances by female athletes and wonderful moments, including Keely Hodgkinson’s blistering run and Bryony Page defying gravity on the trampoline. On her ‘redemption tour’, Simone Biles […]
Women in Sport statement
Published Women in Sport is deeply distressed by the violence terrorising our diverse communities and instilling fear. We condemn those who are deliberately stoking hatred and division – all perpetrators must be held to account. No one should feel afraid in our country. Everyone should feel safe to walk out of their home, onto the […]
Big Sister to roll out across Places Leisure centres nationwide
Published Women in Sport is delighted to announce that Big Sister, our award-winning programme designed to support teenage girls to enjoy sport, exercise and physical activity during puberty, is today being rolled out across the UK in partnership with Places Leisure. An initial pilot project, launched in May 2022 in partnership with Places Leisure, Places […]
Paris 2024: Olympic medal tables
Published The first gender-equal Olympics Paris 2024 marks the first Olympic Games in history that the same number of women were able to compete as men. To celebrate this milestone, we kept track of the traditional Olympic medal tables, but with a twist. The table below showcases medal break-down by gender, so we can track […]