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Bach attends United Nations General Assembly and extends IOC ties with UN Women

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has travelled to New York City for the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, where he signed a renewed partnership with UN Women.

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Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup

Spain defeated England 1-0 in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, capping off a tournament that has broken attendance and TV records and raised hopes of a surge in interest for the women's game.

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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Brazil crash out as Jamaica make history

Brazil's goalless draw with Jamaica sees them exiting the tournament at the group stages, leaving the latter to advance to the Round of 16 for the very first time.

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Australia enjoy record TV ratings in Women’s World Cup opener as FIFA seals more broadcast deals

Co-hosts Australia broke television ratings and crowd records when they defeated the Republic of Ireland in their opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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Intersex runner Annet Negesa fighting for everyone's right to compete in sport

Ugandan middle-distance runner Annet Negesa carried a heavy load in her heart for many years as she struggled with the aftermath of a surgery she felt forced into.

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IOC and UN Women launch new project promoting gender equality

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations (UN) Women launched a Gender Equality Through Sport Bridging Project, which will aim to eliminate gender-based violence.

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A Brief History of Women In Sports

Since the early days of modern, organized sports, women have fought for equity in sports, from equal wages among male and female athletes to simply the right to take the field. From modern day superstars like Serena Williams, Simone Biles, and Megan Rapinoe, to the early advocates for women’s place in sports, female athletes have been making their mark on athletics for centuries.

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Barcelona Femení become first team to win 50 consecutive league games

Barcelona Femení have made history by becoming the first football team to win 50 consecutive league games.

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FIFA World Cup 2022: All-female crew to referee men's World Cup match for the first time ever

Stéphanie Frappart, Neuza Back and Karen Diaz made history by officiating Thursday's Germany-Costa Rica game

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Exclusive: Casado reflects on "very successful" reign as World Triathlon President and outlines hopes for Olympic additions

World Triathlon President Marisol Casado has reflected on her time at the helm of the governing body she has led since 2008, claiming it has been "very successful".

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Indian Olympic Association set to elect first female President after confirmation Usha will stand unopposed

Former Indian sprinter PT Usha is poised to become the first-ever female President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) after being confirmed as the only candidate for the role.

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Gender equality for women and girls in sport among topics on day three of IWG Women and Sport World Conference

Gender equality for women and girls in sport was among the topics discussed on day three of the International Working Group on Women and Sport World Conference in Auckland, New Zealand.

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EOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission meet at CNOSF headquarters in Paris

The European Olympic Committees (EOC) Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Commission met at the Comité National Olympique Sportif Français (CNOSF) headquarters in Paris and were welcomed by CNOSF President Brigitte Henriques.

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World Karate Federation partners with Koyamada International Foundation against gender-based violence

The World Karate Federation (WKF) is helping to fight gender-based violence after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Koyamada International Foundation (KIF), a non-governmental organisation which aims for youth and women empowerment.

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WTA chairman defends stance of allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete as neutrals

Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman and chief executive Steve Simon has claimed that Russian and Belarusian players should not be "penalised by the decisions of an authoritarian leadership".

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How Title IX Transformed Women's Sports

The groundbreaking gender equity law made a lasting impact by increasing the participation of girls and women in athletics.

Title IX, the landmark gender equity law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, banned sex discrimination in federally funded education programs. Its protections would open doors for girls and women in admission, academic majors, teaching positions, vocational programs and individual classes, and help ensure equal access and treatment once they got in.

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Female Participation Grant Empowers Ngoma and Many More

At the Uganda Para Badminton International 2021 in Kampala (16–21 November), 15 female players were handed the BWF Female Participation Grant to be classified and to participate for the first time at the tournament.

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Gender Equality

07.02.2022

Commonwealth Sport Canada announces expanded Women Coach Internship Program

Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) has announced the launch of its second Commonwealth Women Coach Internship Program (WCIP), which pairs intern coaches and mentor coaches in an initiative designed to prepare more women to assume high-performance coaching roles.

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Gender Equality

31.01.2022

Sörling wants to "open door" for more female leaders after making ITTF history

Petra Sörling says she hopes to "open the door" for more women to gain positions of power within sport after becoming the first female President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

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Gender Equality

19.01.2022

Olympic champion among taekwondo athletes appointed Women in Sports ambassadors by Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Three taekwondo athletes, including a current Olympic champion, are among a group appointed as Women in Sports ambassadors by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

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