Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk Twitter profile

Pinned Tweet

Women in Sport

4 months

Celebrating 40 years of Women in Sport🎉 That’s 40 years of challenging gender inequality in sport, proving the need for change and campaigning tirelessly for a brighter future for women and girls. Will you join us?

3

16

72

Last Seen Profiles

@JustJaremi

@dapo_x

@SiSiClaroSi

@Jamal_Bin_Hejaz

@lilithsheir

@theabhayk

@nekudotexe

@FormerFeds

@Cimorelliband

@stakehighroller

@residentlemonj

@NewmanKrissie

@JILL_Beauty_jp

@Ofeliaagl

@_Real24_

@ChristianSaaCS

@Neubi

@geartahna1

@pshares

@JorisvEijnatten

@newhumangenome

@codingvaleria

@the_new_paper_

@stronglang

@mcepanthers

@ralphganthier

@britneycath

@CBB_Central

@Jonaxxthebest

@DanielStritar

@kryptokev8

@TetraTrust

@mathsocollege

@Levesque3Renald

@Kickitca

@DonWinner0

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 months

Our Heroes 💕 Although they didn’t win the World Cup, the @Lionesses won our hearts long ago. Their resilience, camaraderie, drive and compassion has been an inspiration to millions, has united a nation and made us immensely proud. #Lionesses #WorldCup #WWC23

2

126

1K

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 months

Congratulations to the Roses making history bringing home silver at the Netball World Cup, England’s highest ever finish. 👏🏼 Australia take the title 🏆 The Roses showed us grit, passion & superb skill & inspired girls around the world. #proud #NWC2023 @EnglandNetball

1

50

826

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

3 years

It's wrong to postpone the Women’s FA Cup during lockdown while the men’s competition continues. The Government's special exemption for “non-elite” men's teams but not women’s sends a clear message to women and girls that women’s sport doesn’t matter and isn’t valued.

Telegraph Women’s Sport

@WomensSport

3 years

Women's FA Cup will pause during November's lockdown, while the men's competition has been given special dispensation to continue @molly_mcelwee

39

72

169

21

279

714

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

4 months

Mary Earps wins SPOTY 2023🎉 For the women and girls of this country, for all the sportswomen who went before her who had their hopes and dreams stamped on... We want to raise a chorus and a collective "**** off!" to misogyny. We love you Mary. @Lionesses #SPOTY

53

68

584

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

11 months

Inspiring our daughters ⚽️💪🏼 England Lioness @leahcwilliamson is releasing her first fiction book, all about the women's football ban between 1921 -1971. It's called 'The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers' and it will be released 31st August. #Lionesses #LeahWilliamson

2

29

433

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

Today, we’re celebrating #100years since some women were first able to vote in the UK. Let’s continue to pedal towards gender equality in sport & in society #equality #vote100

6

151

282

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

It’s officially Women’s Sport Week 2017! #WSW2017 @DCMS @BBCSport @BritishRowing @SkySports @Sport_England

4

269

277

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

The first *male* player... not player. Go Andy. 👏 #Wimbledon #AndyMurray #casualsexism #callitout

2

117

271

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

What an amazing woman! #inspirational #sarahthomas 🏊‍♀️

BBC Breakfast

@BBCBreakfast

5 years

She's done it 👏👏👏👏 After treatment for breast cancer last year, Sarah Thomas has become the first person to swim across the Channel four times non-stop 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️ Congratulations! #channelswimmer #sarahthomas

107

412

5K

5

31

263

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 years

Sometimes the most inspirational moments don't involve medals at all... #GoGirl @NikkiHamblin @abbey_dags #Rio2016

2

199

235

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

The @FA plans to double the number of women & girls playing football. Will you encourage your daughter(s) to take up the sport this term?

20

203

235

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

The benefits of sport for women aren't just physical. Research shows exercise can reduce symptoms of depression #WorldMentalHealthDay

1

181

235

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

1 year

Girls as young as 5 don't feel that they belong in sport. Our groundbreaking research uncovers the devastating truth of how young girls are having their self-belief undermined. The full report can be found on our website: #girlsbelonginsport #IWD2023

9

118

235

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

What a woman! Congratulations @BillieJeanKing

Billie Jean King

@BillieJeanKing

5 years

Honored to have received the BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement Award tonight in Birmingham. What a wonderful ride it’s been and I’m not done yet! #SPOTY #BBCSPOTY

246

650

8K

1

41

231

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

Such a clear indication of why young girls need relatable role models in women's sport to inspire them to greatness! 👏 Or just to pick up a racket and believe they can give it a go 🎾 😊 #Wimbledon

Wimbledon

@Wimbledon

5 years

"She [Venus Williams] said congratulations." "I told her thank you for everything that you did. I wouldn’t be here without you. I always wanted to tell her that." - @CocoGauff #Wimbledon

98

2K

9K

3

52

223

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

“For too long girls have been told what sport they should be doing and why they should be doing it, but we want to empower them to have new experiences and actually have fun.” We support @Telegraph @WomensSport Girls campaign

Industry leaders back The Telegraph's Girls, Inspired campaign

The Telegraph’s new ‘Girls, Inspired’ campaign to close the gender gap and inspire physical activity in schools has won the support of a raft of influential sporting organisations and personalities.

www.telegraph.co.uk

8

85

223

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 years

Thanks to everyone who's got involved shared & celebrated women's sport. Here's to a time when Women's Sport Week is every week #WSW16

3

140

216

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Happy Women's Sport Week 🎉from our patron @BeckAdlington Here's to making sure every woman and girl has access to sport 🙌🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️ #WSW2017

6

104

213

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

We're proud to launch #StrongIsNotASize – our new campaign in partnership with @GBWeightlifting to empower more women to feel comfortable using weights in the gym! #GirlsWhoLift #WeightLifting We want to know what makes you feel Strong? Photo Credit @JonPaynePhoto

4

87

212

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 months

This is what it’s all about. Even a year ago this would have been unimaginable. Families, men, women, girls and boys coming together at 11am to watch women’s football. This is a win for women’s sport. #wwcfinal #Lionesses @TheDabbers

1

22

205

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 years

Records tumbling in women's sport: 30,000+ @wembleystadium for @SSE Women's @FA Cup Final #WeCanPlay #WomenInSport http://t.co/uKN0Gl4pmv

7

134

204

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

"When we make older women visible in sport, we are not only helping to inspire their peers, but we are also showing younger women that being active is a way to enhance the rest of your life". We completely agree, and our research backs this up:

WeareSuperHuman

@Superhumanwomen

6 years

Move over millennials! We interviewed the incredible @adelemitchell to discuss why sports brands need older women #midlife #marketingtowomen

1

11

29

10

101

203

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

Inspiring women and girls all over the world with her performance! 👏👏👏 #womeninsport #inspirational

Team GB

@TeamGB

5 years

🥇 She's done it! It's GOLD! 🥇 @dinaashersmith produces a brilliant run to make history and WIN the women's 200m - the first British 🇬🇧 woman to claim a world sprint title 😍 #WorldAthleticsChamps

195

2K

15K

2

43

205

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Good morning and Happy International Women's Day from everyone at Women in Sport! #IWD2017 😀💜👯🙌

3

115

200

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

#Lionesses have done us proud taking women’s ⚽️ to the next level, captivating the nation & inspiring the next generation. #WomenInSport

3

68

195

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 months

Calling time on misogyny ⚽ Chelsea Manager Emma Hayes and former player turned pundit Alex Scott have spoken out after comments criticised the role of women in the game. Misogyny is finally getting called out. It's time it was stamped out for good. #WomensSport

5

33

202

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Brilliant example of why women's visibility matters in all areas of sport - hugely important to inspire the next generation 😍

Hullablue

@hullablue

7 years

Daughter was delighted to see this assistant referee today "her hair is like mine, can I be a referee? " - pic taken during one of the many injury breaks @TheGarforthTown @WomeninFootball @NCEL .

122

5K

22K

2

75

193

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

10 months

Why do we expect women and girls to play sport in revealing clothes when men can remain modestly covered? Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport, directed by @sueanstiss celebrates the amazing growth of women's sport. It premiers on @netflix TODAY!

2

42

194

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 months

They did it🥳 England are through to the Finals of the 2023 Women's World Cup! The first time an England team has made the finals since 1966 - and the first time ever for the women's team🤩 Let's see what Sunday can bring🙌🏼

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 months

This is what semi-finals feels like🤩 England takes on Australia this morning in the semis of the #WWC23 💪🏼 The Lionesses have displayed fantastic teamwork and determination in the face of a difficult tournament and we're sure they will continue to do so🦁

0

10

0

20

192

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

Stunning result for @EnglandNetball - winning their first ever Commonwealth Games netball gold 🥇 #historymade

England stun Australia with penalty shot on the siren to win netball gold

England shocked the hosts and the world of netball with a remarkable last-second victory in the Commonwealth Games gold medal decider

www.theguardian.com

2

42

187

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

The importance of daughter and dad relationship in promoting confidence and competence in daughters to be physically active 👨‍👧🛹 #RoleModel #Positivity #Confidence #GirlsActive

Tony Hawk

@tonyhawk

5 years

My daughter overcoming her fear in real time (wait for it). I might have been more nervous than she was. 👧🏼🛹⬇️

4K

104K

760K

6

33

184

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

1 year

Women are less likely to take part in team sport because we've been told we don't belong. But team sport makes us resilient, improves our leadership skills and provides friends for life⛹🏾‍ We’re letting women and girls down and it needs to change.

5

42

182

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Great to see such a positive step forward for women in rugby 🏉

BBC Sport

@BBCSport

7 years

Two female referees will take charge of men's international rugby matches this year, the first women to do so.

21

129

379

1

75

180

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 months

The Legacy of the Lionesses Roar✨ Imagine a young girl, a goalkeeper for her local team, watching Mary Earps’ heroic save of that penalty yesterday. That is a moment that will be etched into her memory for years to come… The Lionesses' legacy does not end here.

1

23

186

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 months

We stand together 🤍 You are not alone. @jennihermoso #womensworldcup #womensfootball #jennihermoso #lionesses

0

48

183

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

1 month

Jasmin Paris is the first women in history to complete the Barkley Marathons - finishing with just 99 seconds to spare! The grit, the determination, the resilience. Beyond incredible. 🙌🏽 Congratulations @JasminKParis

BBC Sport

@BBCSport

1 month

An epic achievement! 😱

25

163

1K

3

40

183

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Women’s football is now the 4th largest participation sport in UK. So why is it still so underfunded and ignored?

we should all support women’s football | Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff

Women’s football is now the country’s fourth-largest participation sport. So why is it still so underfunded and ignored, asks Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff

www.theguardian.com

4

166

179

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 years

Overview of yesterday...what a bunch of fantastic role models, truly inspirational #GoGirls #rolemodels

2

104

176

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

We’re delighted to announce that our first Empower Conference keynote speaker will be… @JudyMurray ! 🎉 Join Judy and your sports and media colleagues for an inspirational day of learning, discussion and networking. Tickets on sale now. #IWD2018 #EmpowerCon18

0

20

179

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

Another win for @EnglandNetball #SPOTY18 Team of the Year! 👏👏👏🌹

2

19

176

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Male & female footballers to get equal pay in Norway. This is the 1st time all ⚽️ players will be paid the same.

2

72

171

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

What a fantastic few days for women's sport! Two female World Champions at the same time, for the first time ever 👏👏👏 @dinaashersmith @JohnsonThompson #womeninsport #WorldAthleticsChamps

British Athletics

@BritAthletics

5 years

🥇 GOLD FOR @JohnsonThompson 🥇 🙌 Katarina is WORLD CHAMPION in the women's heptathlon. She wins her 800m in 2:07.26 to make it three medals for Great Britain at @IAAFDoha2019 . 🇬🇧 #REPRESENT #WorldAthleticsChamps

69

705

6K

2

28

169

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

3 years

Cancelling schedules, screeing the match live...women's sport has come a long way. And what a match it was.

judy murray

@JudyMurray

3 years

If you can see it, you can be it. Visibility is crucial for women’s sport. Well done @C4Sport for bringing these teen sensations and the @usopen final to 📺 screens across 🇬🇧. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

69

744

11K

0

14

171

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 years

#WSW16 Women's Sport Week is nearly here. Join us from the 3-9 October to celebrate raise awareness and increase the profile of womens sport

4

181

162

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

We want to see more positive campaigns and images of women of all ages active in sport and physical activity #ThisWomanCan #GetInspired 💪

7

65

160

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 years

Today's #GoGirl is history makers @_GBHockey ! Their first Olympic final appearance will be live on @BBC tomorrow!

4

90

156

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 years

Well, that wasn't too bad was it? Give women's sport a prime time slot and you're given guaranteed entertainment. Thank you @_GBHockey .

2

82

154

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Congratulations to Team GB for winning 🥈in the women's 4 x 100m relay. #Proud . We hope they inspire more girls to play athletics🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏼

British Athletics

@BritAthletics

7 years

Our amazing silver medalists! Congratulations girls, you deserve this moment!! 🥈🥈🥈🥈 #REPRESENT #London2017

9

94

581

0

25

156

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

A surge in mothers in their 30s and 40s getting back into the team sports of their youth such as hockey & netball.

10

73

155

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

"No one, male or female, throws like a girl. They either throw like someone who has had ample instruction on how to properly throw, or like someone who has not." #ThrowLikeAGirl

Why Women Will Never Beat Men in "Sports"

Sports are rigged. Equality does not exist, and will never exist, in the world of sports. Until, that is, someone has the powerful genital fortitude to scrap the current understanding of what...

www.vice.com

0

58

143

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 years

Gutted, but this whole #ENG team have helped change the face of women's football for the country. Heroes to a woman #Lionesses

3

174

141

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

Great to see @Girlguiding have appointed 'one of the most inspiring female adventurers of our time' @AnnaMcNuff as their new Ambassador! Read more about Anna

4

43

146

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

2 years

We 100% back the lionesses. 23% fewer girls than boys participate in team sport. This is not just about sport its about skills for life. We must act now for future generations.

Lionesses

@Lionesses

2 years

"We see this as only the beginning." An open letter from our #Lionesses ...

442

7K

34K

7

21

140

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Champions of the world! @ECB_cricket 🏆🏆🏆🏆 #ICC2017 #GameChangers

ICC Cricket World Cup

@cricketworldcup

7 years

ENGLAND WIN #WWC17 !

30

381

766

1

66

138

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

1 year

When we invest in Women's sport, we can achieve things like this 👇 Huge congratulations to @WrexhamAFCWomen who have made it into the Adran Premier, the highest league in Wales 🐉 Good luck for the new season, #WrexhamFC 🏆 ⚽ @VancityReynolds @RMcElhenney

0

14

141

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

"Girls respond well to coaches who understand and respond to the pressures in their lives" #Girls #active #youth #rolemodels #girlsinsport

2

59

134

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

Our research found that playing sport regularly increases confidence! How does physical activity make you feel? #SportForSuccess #Confidence #WomenInLeadership

1

94

136

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

"We need more Women in positions of leadership in sport across the board, we need more women to go into coaching..."

5

66

133

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

1 year

The finale award Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year - so many moments, so many incredible athletes, so many achievements but it goes to the impressive @EilishMccolgan What an emotional evening ❤️ #SWOTY

2

7

135

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

A woman’s relationship with physical activity and sport is highly complex, based upon a web of personal, social and environmental factors, influences and triggers. Read our research to find out more!

2

89

131

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

What a night for #womenssport - #RedRoses and #BlackFerns played an amazing final, aired on Sat night primetime TV with #WRWC2017 trending 💪

2

48

132

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

2 months

The greatest sporting story you've never heard of⚽ In 1971, football teams gathered in Mexico City for an unofficial Women's World Cup. Dismissed by FIFA, this event was written out of history. Until now. Copa 71 is in Cinemas from 8th March #InternationalWomensDay #COPA71

4

57

130

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

10 months

"I'm proud to have a period"🩸 Triathlete @EmmaPallant has had to defend herself after an image of her racing while on her period went viral. Women should not have to apologise for having a period - in sport, and everywhere else.❌

2

41

131

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

10 months

We refuse to be ashamed📣 ⚠️ 45% of girls aged 11-18 feel they don't have the right body type for sport. How we think, feel and talk about our bodies matters. Let's set an example for girls and show them that every body belongs. #BodyConfidence #BodyImage

3

53

128

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

For three years, a group of amateur cyclists have been riding the same route as the Tour de France and consistently calling for the return of the women's race 🚲 #SayYesToSuccess

AP Sports

@AP_Sports

6 years

Meet the 13 women who rode every stage of the Tour de France ahead of the men, all 2,082 miles. No podiums or prize money. Team @desELLESauVELO instead is hoping for recognition, respect and the return of the women’s #TDF2018 More from @cfaheyAP :

24

997

2K

2

57

123

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 years

Devastated for her, but you know what - @heatherwatson92 joins #Lionesses as another British sportswoman doing the country proud #Wimbledon

3

101

122

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

“Women’s sport on television still remains too much of a novelty. We are still surprised - or grateful even - to see it appear on terrestrial channels and this does need to change.” We welcome Sports Minister @mimsdavies call for increased coverage in her first major speech today

3

51

126

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

3 years

Congrats to @EilishMccolgan for her fab performance in the Great North Run. Did you know her mum @Lizmccolgan won the event 3x in the 90s? Next month we’ll be launching #TimeTogether , encouraging mums & daughters to be active together. Maybe you could be the next Eilish & Liz...

1

8

125

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Referee Sara Cox is making history this weekend #rugby 🏉👍

This female rugby referee is making history this weekend

We talk to the 26-year-old from Exeter making history in men's rugby.

www.bbc.co.uk

2

62

124

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

"It was really key for me to be part of an all-female team because I really want to inspire other women to get out there and do things they wouldn't normally be doing, or think would be possible."

1

44

122

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Since London 2012, the number of young girls playing the sport has doubled! Keep up the great work! @EnglandHockey #EHC2017 #RoleModels

0

58

119

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

"There's no glass ceiling in the air" Great to read about Mélanie Astles winning the Red Bull Air Race at the weekend 🛩️ #womeninsport

The Female Lead

@the_female_lead

7 years

British-born pilot Mélanie Astles becomes first woman to win Red Bull Air Race via @theipaper #firstwomanto

1

23

47

3

44

114

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

4 years

Did you know that 32% of girls are inactive? Today we're launching our #TimeTogether campaign, empowering teenage girls & their mums to explore new, fun ways to be active together & share their journey on social media. Find out how to get involved at:

8

71

121

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 years

Today's #GoGirl is @katewalsh11 who topped off an incredible career to captain @_GBHockey to a historic Olympic gold

1

42

118

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

Men are twice as likely to volunteer in sports than women. Let's change this! #MondayMotivation #Volunteering #GoodSports #MakeaChange

1

89

119

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

The RFU @EnglandRugby 🏉will pay match & training fees to England Women for the first time. A step in the right direction but still a long way to go to achieve pay parity. #GenderEquality .

England women reach pay day for internationals as RFU introduces match and training fees

The Rugby Football Union has put in place a payment structure of match and training fees for England Women to be paid for the first time to players for taking part in the autumn international series...

www.telegraph.co.uk

0

46

119

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

2 years

New research by Women In Sport has found that more than one million teenage girls who once considered themselves sporty are disengaged from sport following primary school. #IWD #BreakTheBias See our report here @Sport_England @CSM_Live

7

70

118

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

Ahead of the release of our new insight on teenage girls, we’re sharing some quotes and stories from women across the industry. Join the conversation and tell us how sport and physical activity could be done differently? #ReframingSport

10

50

114

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

"Through sport, women can learn to attribute their success to their own skills rather than luck" #MondayMotivation #womeninsport

1

81

117

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

#IWD2018 is all about celebrating women who inspire us, who motivate us and who have changed the world we live in. We want to say a massive thank you to all the incredible females who have made #Sport resonate with women and girls all across the globe #RoleModels #Heroes #GoGirls

2

47

115

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

"If we start acting that women aren’t a weaker sex and can run the same distance as men, then maybe we will empower other female athletes to step up in distance in the future." @ultrabritton

Should male and female cross country races be the same distance?

Historically male cross country races have always been longer than their female counterparts, but is it time this now changed? Just why are women being kept from enjoying as much mud and hills as...

www.fastrunning.com

8

53

114

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Today @Harlequins launch their Women and Girls programme, creating a pathway from grassroots to elite international rugby 🏉

1

32

114

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

"80% of teenage girls exhibited more confident behaviour due to playing with a football team/club" - @UEFA . How is your club helping girls?

1

55

114

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

Only 2% of national newspaper coverage is dedicated to women's sport... #NationalTellAJokeDay

12

86

103

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

#Girls play less #sport than boys, and here's how you change that! Thank you to @HuffPostUK and @amypackham15 for some great tips on how to increase the enjoyment of sport for girls! #PhysicalActivity #RoleModels #Inspire #Empower

Girls Play Less Sport Than Boys: Here Are 6 Ways You Can Change That

'Girls need to know sport is for everyone.' ⚽💪🏸

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

2

96

113

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

10 months

How can we teach young girls to love sport?😍 There are two key areas we need to provide... ✍🏻 The right narrative: Stop stereotyping girls and instead bolster their confidence ⚽ The right skills: Equip girls with the right skills and provide opportunities in and out of school

5

47

111

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

Although 78% of girls aged 14-16 YOs say they understand the importance of physical activity only 42% said it was an important part of their life. How can we change this? @YouthSportTrust #GirlsActive #Participation

5

97

108

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

'Exercise boosts brain size and improves academic performance, a study has shown for the first time.' An interesting read in the @Telegraph #GirlsActive #HealthyLife #ChildDevelopment

Teach physical education everyday because it boosts the brain, say scientists

Physical education should be taught every day at school because exercise boosts brain size and improves academic performance, a study has shown for the first time.

www.telegraph.co.uk

5

88

113

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

5 years

We're delighted to announce that our departing CEO @RuthHoldaway has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, for services to gender equality - huge congratulations! 🎉👏 #womeninsport #queensbirthdayhonours

9

7

112

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

We exist to advance gender equality through and within sport; empowering women and girls through sport and the sport sector. #WSW2017

2

42

110

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

88% of players in @FAWSL in England earn less than £18,000 a year. That is 0.7% of the average salary for male players in the Premier League, which is now £2.6 million. @TelegraphSport report from the new @FIFPro report. #GenderPayGap #GlassCeiling

8

110

109

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

3 years

Another kick in the face for women’s sport as their 6 Nations is cancelled while the men play on. Why? Because they are amateur so funding the root cause again. Major sports leagues must do better if we are to avoid still more generations of sportswomen feeling they don’t matter.

Telegraph Women’s Sport

@WomensSport

3 years

The three remaining fixtures in the 2020 Women's Six Nations Championship have been cancelled due to sport's amateur status

1

7

5

3

41

112

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

2 years

Our research has found that over one million teenage girls are disengaging from sport following primary school. Read our 8 principles of success, to see how you can help to prevent a generation of girls from becoming inactive:

2

57

106

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

7 years

He's not just an Olympic Champion, he's a women's rights champion! #CmonAndy ! 💪🏽

1

48

109

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

9 years

The next generation of #Lionesses are waiting to roar. Get your girls involved here http://t.co/ZoxebRiNaX #WeCanPlay http://t.co/kcyV2cVuyW

3

63

105

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

. @everydaysexism ’s Laura Bates- “We teach girls to jump higher and higher, but we don’t stop to think how can we move these hurdles out the way” #EmpowerCon18

0

33

106

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

"I think there’s just a perception that we just play football but we’re not very good, and it was a challenge for us to try and prove those type of people wrong." @stephhoughton2 & @marieclaireuk discuss the challenges of being a female athlete

Steph Houghton MBE: ‘It is our duty to inspire girls to play a sport’

We spoke to footballer Steph Houghton about the pressures of being the England Women's captain and what it takes to dominate as a female athlete...

www.marieclaire.co.uk

0

58

109

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

6 years

#FridayFeeling #Confident

2

62

107

Women in Sport

@Womeninsport_uk

8 months

The FA are building a statue of the England women’s team at Wembley. This is more than just a statue. This speaks to the injustice of denying past generations this opportunity to shine. It is a vital symbol of the social purpose of women’s tournaments worldwide. @Lionesses

4

18

109