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As Pro Women's Sports Boom, Study Finds Red Flags in Pipeline
The report says 60% of girls ages 6 to 17 believe sports are for someone like them, but only 24% currently play organized sports.
- Women's Sports Foundation report finds girls face significant barriers to entering and remaining in sports competition, with assessment examining participation amid declining sense of belonging among teenagers.
- Early enthusiasm for sports drops sharply during adolescence, with girls ages 14 to 18 reporting lower belonging than boys as childhood confidence fades among teenagers.
- Financial obstacles disproportionately affect girls, particularly lower-income households, with cost cited 21% more frequently by girls than boys as a barrier to participation.
- Three-Time Olympic Track and Field champion Gabby Thomas, a Women's Sports Foundation Trustee, told USA Today, "I think the outside world is not incredibly supportive of womens sports," citing family support as essential.
- Despite increased visibility for women's sports, industry experts cite weakened Title IX enforcement as the primary obstacle to sustained progress, with 83% of experts indicating advancement remains insufficient.
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As pro women's sports boom, study finds red flags in pipeline
The Women’s Sports Foundation report highlights mixed progress in girls’ sports, with growth in pro sports contrasted by barriers like cost, belonging, and low Title IX awareness affecting girls’ participation.
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