From the field to the boardroom: Efforts underway to expand female leadership in sports

From the field to the boardroom: Efforts underway to expand female leadership in sports

“You’ve got to have women in your organization not only to make you better, but to make decision-making better," said Royals CEO John Sherman.

Calls to pay staff in women's sport

Marlee Silva argues that appropriately paying support staff is the key to advancing women's sport.

Stop giving sports a free pass and tell them to treat women's games seriously

An unpaid physio role in NRLW sparks outrage, highlighting the undervaluation of health professionals in women's sport.

Inside the Struggle: Women in Alpine Ski Coaching Speak Out

A new survey from the EWAS project reveals why women enter alpine ski coaching—and why many leave. Despite passion for the sport and a desire to mentor young athletes, female coaches face systemic barriers, including gender bias, poor pay, limited advancement, and work-life conflicts. The report calls for urgent reforms to create a more equitable and supportive coaching environment. The post Inside the Struggle: Women in Alpine Ski Coaching Spea…

Empowering Change: The Role of Sports in Advancing Gender Equality

Introduction: In a time characterized by significant advancements in social justice and equality, the sports sector is emerging as a formidable arena for promoting gender parity. The United Nations Women’s Initiative in Asia and the Pacific is at the forefront of this movement, asserting that athletics can break traditional gender norms and cultivate inclusive spaces for everyone. As athletes from various backgrounds shatter ceilings and establi…

Sports facilities: Shaping the future of women’s sport

With participation and attendance rising, a new approach is needed for sports facilities and venues that not only accommodate but celebrate women’s sports from grassroots to elite level, writes Nina Lloyd, director of planning at Turley Women’s domestic sport in the UK last year commanded almost 48m viewers. With both an increase in participation and fan engagement, including record-breaking attendance at games across multiple sports, planning f…