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Careers
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I'm hoping to be back better and stronger and with a business' - the female athletes planning for life after sport

Athletes need early career planning because athletic careers are short, can end by injury or financial necessity, and women face greater hurdles.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I was lost but football gave me strength': Afghan women refugees on their fight for recognition

Football gave Afghan women refugees strength, community, and purpose after traumatic displacement and loss, helping them rebuild lives across different countries.
Women
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'I think we all need to just stay in our own lanes. Appreciate that being different is powerful'

Body positivity cannot be measured on a scale and societal weight expectations severely burden girls and women in sport.
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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Women

'I absolutely love my muscles. I'm like, this is what makes me fast': How our top athletes are redefining femininity through women's sport

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Women

'I absolutely love my muscles. I'm like, this is what makes me fast': How our top athletes are redefining femininity through women's sport

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Women
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

How our top athletes are redefining femininity through women's sport

Women and girls should feel free to express appearance and identity in sporting arenas without judgment or restriction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cricket must get on the front foot in helping women and girls to feel accepted | Isa Guha

Nearly a quarter of a century has passed since myself and Ebony Rainford-Brent made our England cricket debuts. It was awesome for us to win World Cups together as the first two female internationals from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Since then, there have been only four others, two with an Indian heritage. When you think of the interest shown in the game by the South Asian community, it is a staggering number.
Women
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Kenyans set two track world records at Prefontaine Classic

Kenyans Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet set world records in women's 1,500m and 5,000m respectively at the Prefontaine Classic.
Women in technology
fromCyclingnews
5 months ago

Amstel Gold Race Women Live - Top names in the sport set to do battle in Ardennes Classics opener

Elisa Longo-Borghini is a major contender for the Amstel Gold Race after a strong performance in Brabantse Pijl.
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