"But not all girls have equal opportunities, and representation plays a key role: two-thirds of young people say seeing diverse athletes helps them believe sport is for everyone. Yet our study of more than 4,000 online images of sport settings found that of 8,559 women pictured, just 117 were Black or south Asian. Entire communities are missing from view. If girls don't see themselves reflected, they are more likely to miss out."
"Your report highlights the life-changing impact of sport for girls (Girls who play after-school sport in UK 50% more likely to later get top jobs, study finds 11 September). And belonging isn't just about extracurricular sport it's about everyday, real ways of moving: kicking a ball in the park, family bike rides or dancing with friends. Every way of moving counts, and it can help girls feel happier, healthier and better prepared for the future."
After-school sport increases girls' chances of later attaining top jobs by 50%. Representation strongly influences participation: two-thirds of young people say seeing diverse athletes helps them believe sport is for everyone. A study of more than 4,000 online images of sport settings found that of 8,559 women pictured, just 117 were Black or south Asian, leaving entire communities missing from view. Lack of visible representation makes girls more likely to miss out on sporting opportunities. Belonging extends beyond organised extracurricular sport to everyday ways of moving — kicking a ball in the park, family bike rides or dancing with friends — and supports happiness, health and future readiness.
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