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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · 1d

Last chance to get your hands on a spot at the Manchester Marathon 2026⏳

We only have a few spots left to run this iconic race, at a huge charity discount.

Find out more and register: runforcharity.com/women-in-spo...

Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · 1d

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Is there a better way to spend #TimeTogether with your daughter, niece or granddaughter this half term?💜

Enter code LETSGOGIRLS50 at:
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Sport and Recreation Alliance @sportrecalliance.bsky.social · 28d

In our second feature of National Inclusion Week, we spotlight the work of @womeninsportuk.bsky.social, who have been breaking down barriers that hold girls and women back from taking the opportunities sport can offer for over 40 years 🙌

Take a look 👇👇

sportandrecreation.org.uk/news/nationa...

National Inclusion Week - Reshaping Sport So Girls Belong

We spotlight our member Women in Sport, who are dedicated to breaking down the barriers that hold girls and women back from the benefits of sport and activity.

sportandrecreation.org.uk

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Sep 11

Our latest research shows:
🤩 67% of men say they felt proud of the Lionesses Euros win
✅ 64% of men say the Lionesses show women are just as capable as men in sport
📺 45% of men say they’re now more likely to watch women’s sport

Read more: womeninsport.org/news/lioness...

Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

British para-cyclist Morgan Newberry made the podium not once, but twice, at last weekend's Para-cycling World Championships in Belgium🎉

Morgan won silver in the Time Trial and bronze in the Road Race, while wearing a prosthetic arm she designed with other female para-cyclists.

Well done Morgan🥳

Photo of Morgan in her GB kit wearing her prosthetic arm, smiling

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Sep 3

South Asian girls make up 11.6% of youth cricket participants, but only 3.3% of elite female cricketers are South Asian🚨

Beyond cricket, South Asian girls are one of the least active groups of children in England.

It’s up to decision makers in sport to change the game.

Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Aug 29

Ill-fitting kit continues to be an issue for women and girls, right from grassroots through to elite sport...

1/3 girls don’t feel comfortable in their PE kit, and only 14% say sports bras are on their uniform list.

Women already face enough barriers in sport... kit shouldn’t be one of them.

89% of female rugby payers experience pain wearing boots

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Women's Rugby World Cup is in full swing💥

What are we hoping from the tournament? Listen to our rugby podcast series hosted by actor Jim Carter and former England player Brian Moore to find out: tr.ee/Ni8yl0WDvl

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

Are you a sports coach? Please help us shape the future of coaching by filling in this anonymous survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/school-of-...

Every response helps!

Coach Working Conditions Survey

Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

Great to see all the incredible female athletes who are being celebrated in this - including our ambassadors Becky Adlington and Tanni Grey-Thompson🎉

Cast your vote today: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

Who is your UK sportswoman of the 21st Century?

We're inviting you to decide which athlete deserves the title of UK sportswoman of the 21st Century.

www.bbc.co.uk

Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Aug 15

Love this quote from Erin Wilson on the legacy of the Lionesses and the growing visibility of women’s sport:

“We need to continue to make sure young women can take up space in sport – whether that be as a player, a reporter or simply a fan, because the Lionesses have proved women really can.”

"I never felt like there was a place for me in sport"

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

According to our research, 45% of teenage girls feel they don’t have the right body shape for sport, and 61% feel judged while exercising.

The constant scrutiny around women and girls’ bodies needs to stop. All women and girls belong in sport, no matter what.

“80% of the questions I received in the final press conference were about my weight.” says Tour de France Femmes runner up Demi Vollering

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

All too often, we hear about the terrible experiences women had in sport when they were younger...

Forced to play in revealing and restrictive PE kit, being told some sports aren’t for girls, trying to navigate an environment where they never felt they belonged.

But we're here to change that💜

It's a rite of passage for all women to make sure the next generation is in a better place than you. Lucy Bronze, England Lioness

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Aug 4

We’ve launched a national survey to understand sports coaches’ experiences - every response helps us shape the future of coaching for the better.

Women and men coaching any sport at any level can take part.

✍ Take the anonymous survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/school-of-...

To do list - order new kit, email to parents, help Women in Sport shape the future of coaching, cricket coaching

Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jul 31

Women's sport moments to look out for over the next few days...

⚽ 'Lionesses: History Makers' a gripping 30-minute documentary celebrating England's Euro 2025 win tonight on BBC One and iPlayer
⛳ Highlights of the Women's Golf Open being hosted in Wales are available on BBC iPlayer from today

Names Will Be Made at the Women's Golf Open 2025 in Porthcawl

Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jul 23

“We won the World Cup in 1975 and we didn’t get much recognition at the time – that made me aware of the kind of gender divide that there was”

One of our founders, Dr Anita White, was made a CBE yesterday for her contributions to women's sport🎉

Read more: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Women in Sport charity founder says she and Anne discussed how sport has changed

Dr Anita White, founder of Women in Sport, and Penny Briscoe, chef de mission of ParalympicsGB, were among those honoured at Windsor Castle.

www.independent.co.uk

Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jul 23

Please share with any coaches you know📣

We've launched a first-of-its-kind national survey to understand the real experiences of coaches across the UK – and how to create an environment where women can truly thrive.

Take the survey here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/school-of-...

Coach Working Conditions Survey

Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk

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Sport and Recreation Alliance @sportrecalliance.bsky.social · Jul 7

With @leedsbeckett.bsky.social, @womeninsportuk.bsky.social have launched the first national survey of its kind into working conditions and culture of coaching, for all sports, to help understand coaches' experiences.

Find out more and take the survey here 👇

womeninsport.org/news/coachin...

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

Calling all male coaches – can you help us?

We've launched a national survey to understand the landscape of coaching today - we need to hear what men, as well as women, think about the culture and structures of coaching.

Take the survey anonymously: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/school-of-...

First of its kind survey launched to understand coaches' experiences in sport

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jul 3

Parents of little football fans📣

Some exciting Bedtime Stories airing this weekend from legends of the women's game...

🐲 Welsh football player Sophie Ingle on 4th July 6:50pm
💡 Chelsea defender Millie Bright on 5th July 6:50pm

Both will be available on iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/sho...

CBeebies Bedtime Stories

Join a host of different celebrities for a different story read each night just before bedtime.

www.bbc.co.uk

Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jul 2

Calling all sports coaches past or present - we need your help📣

We have launched the first national survey of its kind into the working conditions and culture of coaching – covering all sports at every level.

Have your say: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/school-of-...

Have your say - Women in Sport launches first-of-its-kind coaching survey to understand women's experiences

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jun 27

Periods shouldn’t mean punishment🩸

Kirsty Gilmore is speaking out about an unfair rule which led to her receiving a yellow card during the 2025 Badminton England Open.

Kirsty is now advocating for change to ensure women and girls are encouraged to stay in sport, free from shame or penalisation.

"I got a yellow card for taking a menstrual break during a game" says Scottish badminton player Kirsty Gilmour

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jun 26

Harmful messages sink in, not only for the athletes they’re directed at, but for every woman and girl who hears them.

Our research shows it too. 45% of teenage girls feel they don’t have the right body shape for sport, increasing to 52% of girls who used to be sporty but dropped out in their teens.

"I was still a baby" Rebecca Adlington says public called her 'too fat' and 'ugly' while competing in Olympics aged 19

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jun 23

Women's sport fans...

Tune into BBC Radio 5 Live for a special programme championing women in sport at 11am today🙌

Hosted by Naga Munchetty and former sprinting champion Jeanette Kwakye, guests include Maggie Alphonsi, Katherine Grainger and many more.

Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Radio 5 Live - Listen Live - BBC Sounds

Listen live to BBC Radio 5 Live on BBC Sounds

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Women in Sport @womeninsportuk.bsky.social · Jun 20

It might not be the London Marathon, but it could be even better... you'll not only get to rep our iconic purple T-shirt, but every step you take will raise money for the future of women and girls' sport.

North and Scotland: Robin Hood Half, Yorkshire Marathon, Great Scottish Run, Manchester Marathon, Edinburgh Half and marathon