Charlotte Edwards, arguably the best woman’s cricketer ever, recalls what it was like in the sport when she started aged just 11. “I predominantly played boys cricket growing up, there was no woman’s team available to me when I was 10 or 11,” said the former England captain. Charlotte has been on an incredible journey,... Continue Reading →
40% of women experience gender discrimination in the sport industry
A recent report conducted by Women in Sport has revealed that 40% of women experience gender discrimination in the sports industry. The report, called Beyond 30 - workplace culture in sport, conducted interviews with 42 men and women as well as a survey with 1152 men and women working in the sector. 40% of women... Continue Reading →
Periods: a curse or myth? How do periods affect an athletes performance?
Periods. That time of the month that most women dread. A time where there is a high chance of mood swings, headaches and cramps. The symptoms are bad enough as it is, without having to add the extra worry about leaking. For many, wearing white is out of the picture for at least five days.... Continue Reading →
It’s 2019, when will sport start treating men and women as equals?
England Netball, Commonwealth gold medallist and two-time SPOTY award winners, have had a year to remember. In one year, they have achieved more than England football has done in years. I watched both moments live, I cried when they won the final, that last moment still gives me chills every time I think about it.... Continue Reading →
8 influential sportswomen
Serena Williams Serena Williams is a machine when it comes to Tennis, I don’t think there is any Woman more respected than Serena Williams in the tennis world. Her career is phenomenal, winning 12 grand slams (one whilst pregnant as well) Billie Jean described Serena in Time Magazine as: “One of those rare champions who... Continue Reading →