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Girls’ participation in sport has improved a lot in recent years, but there’s still a clear drop-off as girls get older.
From my experience working with clubs, schools and community programmes, this isn’t usually down to ability. It’s much more about confidence, environment and whether the opportunities feel right for them.
UK Sport’s performance director has said the decision of British athletes to sign up for the controversial Enhanced Games is ‘incredibly sad’, and suggested it could be a permanent barrier to any athletes wishing to compete for Team GB in the future.
FIFA, the international soccer governing body, needs to match its lofty rhetoric on rights with concrete action, a coalition of human rights organisations, trade unions, and fans groups said today (3 November). FIFA is holding its World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, on December 5, and awarding its first ‘FIFA Peace Prize.’
Women’s sport reached record female audiences in the UK in this summer, according to a new report by the Women’s Sport Trust.
A blockbuster summer of women’s sport included the Lionesses retaining their Euros title in Switzerland while the Red Roses won the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which took place across England.
Girls with multiple characteristics of inequality are significantly less likely to do physical activity every day, a survey has found.
Girls with two or more characteristics such as being from a low-income family, having special educational needs and disabilities (Send), or are black or Asian are significantly more likely not to be active every day, the Youth Sport Trust found.
No-one should be excluded from the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport. Women and girls deserve equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport, which is why our charity is determined to tackle sexism and misogyny in sport at every level.
From soccer to cricket to golf, sport plays a powerful role in shaping wellbeing, both on and off the field. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or are playing a game yourself, sport has the potential to bring people together, boost our mood and create a sense of belonging. To better understand this impact, we asked Australians how participating in or viewing sport positively affects their social, emotional and mental wellbeing. The responses offer valuable insight into how sport supports connection, reduces stress, and contributes to a healthier, more balanced life.
Around 85% of teenagers surveyed felt athletes caught taking Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs should face a ban from sport.
Almost 3 in 5 (58%) of teenagers, aged 14–19, surveyed said it would be ‘disappointing’ or ‘really concerning’ to hear about doping in elite sport.
Just over three quarters of adults said they do not believe that athletes should be allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs to improve their abilities in sport.
The UK has a deep-rooted sporting culture, with millions of people actively participating in various sports at both grassroots and club levels. From football to cricket, and tennis to rugby, sports play a crucial role in British life. This article explores the top 10 most popular participation sports in the UK, ranked by the number of players, along with key insights into their growth and appeal.
Let’s face it – not everyone is a sports fan. Whether it’s skipping gym class in school or dreading the idea of running a 5K, some people just don’t feel the love when it comes to sports and physical activity. But why? The reasons go deeper than just preference or personality. The psychology behind not enjoying sports is a fascinating mix of past experiences, social influences, and mindset. If you’ve ever wondered why some people avoid sports like the plague, or if you’re one of them yourself, this article will give you insight into what’s really going on.
Lots of people really don’t like sport. Like, really don’t like it. Some people find it difficult or boring. Others feel self-conscious when they play and get embarrassed. Some might have had a bad experience playing sport when they were growing up and this put them off.
Sport is a big thing in the UK – 82% think being an athlete is a respectable career, while half of Britons report that they are very or somewhat interested in sports (53%). On the opposite end are a quarter (24%) who are not interested at all.
A closer look, however, reveals a large gender split on the issue: British men appear to be significantly more passionate than women about sport. Over a third (35%) of men describe themselves as ‘very interested’ in sports, in contrast to just 9% of women. This gender gap is consistent across all age groups, though it’s most pronounced among the youngest generation. Among those aged 16–24, 44% of young men say they are ‘very interested’ in sports, compared to only 10% of young women who feel the same.
Record viewing figures for women’s football, match-fee parity for England’s women cricketers, talks at the highest levels about nurturing the next generation of Lionesses and female athletes across the board.
Ofcom discloses machine-learning analysis of 2.3 million tweets in the first half of last season
Nearly 60,000 abusive posts sent in the period, affecting seven in ten Premier League players
Just 12 players receive half of all abuse – each receiving an average 15 abusive tweets daily
Ofcom event hears from Gary Lineker and others about this serious problem in the national game
In any team sport, the fortunes of the team will be sure to improve if players think about the team’s success over personal glory.
As the age-old saying goes, there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’ – a grammatical play on words that is still relevant in all levels of sport, from professional to grassroots and junior teams.
