Equal Prize Money Still on Horizon in Women’s Golf
The US Women’s Open Golf concluded in Pennsylvania on Sunday, with the young Philippine-Japanese star Yuka Saso winning the event and claiming the record prize money. The story of how it has grown relative to the Men’s US Open is interesting. This year’s total prize money for the Women’s Open was €12 million, versus a pot of €20 million for …
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Her Sport Announces Collaboration With adidas Through Breaking Barriers Project
Her Sport is delighted to announce its partnership with adidas, through the Breaking Barriers Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering equality for women and girls in sports. Her Sport’s co-founders, Niamh Tallon and Mohammed Mahomed, were honoured with an invitation to the adidas global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, where they were selected for the prestigious adidas Breaking Barriers Project. …
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The Sports Bra: How This Pub Has Sparked Global Interest In Women’s Sports Bars
There’s no denying that one of the best places to watch any sports game is with a group of friends in a pub. Yet, for many women’s sports fans, this was never an option due to a vast majority of places only showcasing men’s matches. However, one pub in northeast Portland (USA), seems to have gained international attention as a …
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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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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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Camogie Association Invests €845K in New Minimum Standards Player Charter for 2024-2027 Seasons
The Camogie Association has launched their minimum standards Player Charter in an effort to elevate the standards of intercounty teams and enhance the playing environment for women in sport. This transformative proposal will extend to the 26 counties participating in both the Very National League and Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Championship, exclusively for first teams. The Camogie Association pledges €32,500 to …
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Minimum Wage Agreement Brings End To Liga F Players Strike
Photo by: @BarcaFem An agreement on pay has brought an end to the strike by players in the top tier of women’s football in Spain. The strike resulted in the postponement of the first round of Liga F fixtures last weekend, with the next round scheduled to commence on Friday. Liga F, in collaboration with the player unions, has reached …
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The ICC Announces Equal Prize Money For Men’s And Women’s Cricket Teams
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced they will pay equal prize money for men’s and women’s teams at all ICC tournaments and world cups. The ICC board made a decision at their Annual Conference in Durban, South Africa, to achieve prize money equity by 2030 ahead of schedule. Teams will now receive equal prize money for equivalent finishing positions …
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Government Announces Fresh 2023 Round Of Sports Capital Funding
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne T.D., have just announced that a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) will open for new applications from 17th July. The SCEP is the Government’s primary vehicle for providing support to …
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