The coronavirus pandemic could either exacerbate the inequality women face in sport or assist in closing the gap. Vera Pauw, the head coach of the Irish women’s national team, recently told The Irish Times that “women’s sport is always put in second place”. Her comments came after the women’s Euros,...
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Rising Ballers are a London football club using YouTube as a platform to engage people with youth football and with women’s football. The progress of the women’s team has been documented and shared through a series of episodes called “She’s a Baller”; showcasing the players, the way that they train...
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The Women’s Wimbledon final was historic in ways that could not be foreseen. Many had expected to see Serena Williams win her eighth Wimbledon singles title and earn her 24th Grand Slam singles title, which would have matched Margaret Court’s record. Others had expected to see Williams win her first...
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Age is proving to be no barrier for Sky Brown, the 10-year-old superstar skateboarder and surfer looking to compete in both her favourite sports in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Sky Brown started skateboarding when she was just four years old and now she competes against people twice her size in...
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During this festive period, there have been many midweek and weekend football matches. From the EFL to the Premier League, every team is in fierce competition with another. While we all take time off for our Christmas break, footballers prepare for more work to fulfil our festive entertainment needs. Premier...
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Mo Farah has won his first marathon in Chicago on only his third attempt at the style of competition. The four-time Olympic gold medalist quit the track over a year ago to pursue road racing and it has paid off. The athlete finished eighth in his first marathon in London...
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