Why Ending The Hijab Ban for Sportswomen in France Is A Call For Inclusivity
Wearing religious symbols or garments has been a point of contention in France since 2004. The issue of wearing religious symbols in France has stirred controversy since 2004, drawing international scrutiny. With the nation gearing up to host the 2024 Olympics, the spotlight on France has intensified due to its ban on the hijab. Although the IOC announced in September …
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Amy Broadhurst And Lisa O’Rourke Overlooked For Final Chance To Qualify For Paris 2024
Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke, both former world champions, find their Olympic dreams dashed after the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has decided against affording them a final opportunity to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Despite Broadhurst’s glittering amateur career, which includes world, European, and Commonwealth titles won in 2022, the decision has left her devastated and frustrated: “I wouldn’t …
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A Vision for Equality: Teenagers’ Hopes for Women in Sports
In the realm of sports, women have long been fighting for the recognition and respect they rightfully deserve. While progress has been made, the journey towards equality is far from over. We had three Transition Year students join us at Her Sport, and were able to gain insight into their vision for women in sports in 10 years from now. …
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OBS Has Pledged To Have More Women In Key Broadcast Roles At Paris 2024
Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) has pledged to enhance gender-balanced coverage at Paris 2024, aiming to provide “fair and balanced storytelling for all athletes”. OBS is the permanent broadcaster for the Games, producing the live television, radio and digital coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Yiannis Exarchos, OBS CEO, has emphasized the push to empower women across various broadcast roles …
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Women’s Sports Could Bring In Over $1 Billion In 2024
Women’s sports are making waves with a projected revenue of over $1 billion in 2024, marking a significant surge in popularity following a landmark year in 2023. The prediction is based on a report conducted by Deloitte, and the forecast is composed of commercial (US$696 million, 55%), broadcast (US$340 million, 27%), and matchday (US$240 million, 18%) revenues. The past year was …
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Aviva Stadium Set To Host First-Ever Energia AIL Women’s and Men’s Finals Doubleheader
On Tuesday, 5 March 2024, the IRFU unveiled an exciting milestone, announcing the first ever Energia All-Ireland League Men’s and Women’s finals doubleheader that will be played at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, April 28. The action-packed day will kick off with the Women’s Division final at 1.45pm, followed by the Men’s Division 1A decider at 4pm. Excitement is building …
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Team Ireland’s Rollercoaster Journey At 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championship
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Jessica Gardiner
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March 4, 2024
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Athletics
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Athletics Ireland, Phil Healy, Roisin Flanagan, Roisin Harrison, Sarah Healy, Sarah Lavin, Sharlene Mawdsley, Sophie Becker, Team Ireland, World Athletics Indoor Championships
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In a tale that can only be described as dramatic and celebratory, Team Ireland experienced a rollercoaster of emotions at the World Athletics Indoor Championship in Glasgow over the weekend. Mawdsley’s Heartbreak and Determination Sharlene Mawdsley from Newport AC entered the competition strongly, securing a spot in the semi-final with a tied 52.23 400m run. However, her dream of reaching …
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Arsenal Duo Mead and Miedema Partner With FIFA To Tackle ACL Injuries Research
Arsenal duo Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema are joining forces with FIFA to delve deeper into the growing concern of ACL injuries plaguing women’s football. As reported by the BBC, both players, who faced ACL setbacks in 2022, are aiming to shed light on the issue and drive impactful research initiatives. Mead, who was a Ballon d’Or runner-up in 2022 …
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The FA Becomes First National Governing Body To Mandate Female Health Training For Women’s Professional Football Clubs
In a pioneering move, the Football Association (FA) has set a new precedent by making female health training mandatory for WSL and Championship clubs – becoming the first ever NGB-mandated training on female-specific health. This progressive step involves a comprehensive league-wide support plan developed in collaboration with The Well HQ, specialists in female health strategies in sports. The initiative stems …
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The Caitlin Clark Effect: How The Collegiate Star Is Reshaping The Basketball Landscape
If you’re a basketball fan, you most certainly know of the legendary Caitlin Clark. And if you’re not a basketball fan, you still would have most probably heard her name in recent weeks. On 15 Febraury 2024, Clark broke the all-time scoring record in her 126th career game, breaking Kelsey Plum’s record which had been standing since 2017. The collegiate …
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