News & Views First Afghan female Olympian wants Afghanistan banned from Paris Olympics Afghanistan’s first female Olympian is campaigning for her own country to be barred from the upcoming Paris Games.
Agenda Sports Nine in 10 elite sportswomen have experienced gendered online harm: Research A new study from Deakin University showed that women of all profiles, and across all sports, were affected by online abuse such as trolling.
Partner Content ‘Someone else like me’: Athlete and coach Jacara Egan is decolonising space for Aboriginal women in sport Jacara Egan joins seven other inspiring women in the Change Our Game movement who are raising awareness on key issues in women’s sport.
Agenda Sports Serena Williams and the pressure on postpartum women to ‘bounce back’ An Instagram post this week by Serena Williams reveals the pressures women face post-partum to have ‘the perfect body’.
News & Views Drug-friendly competition Enhanced Games is the latest bro-invention by tech men “The modern reinvention of the Olympic Games that does not have drug testing,” is headed by tech billionaires. Where are the women?
Agenda Sports Jessica Hawkins becomes first woman to race F1 car in five years Jessica Hawkins became first woman to test a contemporary Formula 1 car since 2018 after she completed her first test session in Hungary.
News & Views Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa smashes marathon record by more than two minutes Ethiopian long-distance runner Tigist Assefa won the Berlin Marathon, smashing the previous women’s world record by 2 minutes, 11 seconds.
Agenda Sports Pole vault star Nina Kennedy shares gold medal at World Athletics Championships Nina Kennedy asked her final competitor, US pole vault champion Katie Moon, “…you maybe wanna share this?” both taking home gold medal
Soapbox ‘Do you even know the rules?’ The questions I faced working in sports law Dive into women’s sports without rules, just unbridled passion! Join the fanfare, embrace the joy, and be part of the inclusive journey. No pop quizzes, all fans welcome!
Partner Content How sportswear brands can build confidence, prevent injuries and support girls and women in sport What role should sportswear brands have in women’s sport? An active one in helping to prevent injuries and build confidence for girls, says PUMA
Agenda Sports Sports kits have a gendered problem – they’re mostly designed for men Women who play sports professionally are suffering from wearing gear that have been designed to fit men. What can be done about this?
News & Views Australia’s female cricket players inch closer to pay parity in new deal Australia’s female cricket players are inching closer to equal pay with to their male counterparts, after a landmark deal revealed huge boost