Happy International Women’s Day!
Whilst a lot of progress has been made in recent years, did you know that in the UK:
- 64% of women have played sport in their lifetime, compare to 82% of men
- Young girls are dropping out of sports at 2x the rate of boys
- 43% of teenage girls considered themselves sporty when younger but no longer do
- 8% of young girls and teenagers meet the daily recommended amount of physical activity
- 78% of girls avoid taking part in sports when on their period
- 40% of girls either decreased or stopped playing sport completely during puberty
- 13% of sports coverage across key sports channels is for women’s sport
What are your thoughts?
These stats are eye-opening. How do you think we can collectively work towards closing these gaps and encouraging more girls and women to stay active and engaged in sports?