"Brown Girl Sport does fantastic work bringing communities together and championing South Asian women and girls in sport."
"I wasn't seeing South Asian women's stories in sport being told anywhere,"
"Those stories are full of defiance and empowerment, but so often South Asian women in this country are portrayed as meek or oppressed. I wanted to shine a light on the real, incredible women who do sport."
"if young girls can see Asian pro athletes make it, they might think they can do it too. If you can see it, you can be it"
Chelsea Women partnered with Brown Girl Sport to create a Supporters Club for Women of Colour to increase inclusivity and visibility. The club launched during Brown Girl Sport's third anniversary celebration at Stamford Bridge ahead of a Women's Super League match versus Arsenal. Miriam Walker-Khan founded Brown Girl Sport as an online community to bring together South Asian women who watch and participate in sport and to champion professional athletes of that heritage. Chelsea Women praised the platform's community-building work and diversity on and off the pitch. Players and youth participants emphasized that visible role models can inspire participation and confidence among Asian girls.
Read at www.bbc.com
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