All gender equality articles
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News briefsParis 2024 will celebrate full gender parity
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 is set to reach full gender parity on the field of play. For the first time in Olympic history, quota places have been equally distributed to female and male athletes (50:50). The IOC’s commitment to gender ...
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News briefsNew £30 million fund to support grassroots women’s football in the UK
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport and The Football Association (FA) have announced a £30 million (€35m) fund for grassroots football in England. The Government is providing £25 million (€29.2m) in funding while The FA is contributing £5 million (€5.8m). The fund was inspired by England’s women’s national ...
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ArticleFESI welcomes EU Council’s latest steps towards gender equality in sports
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has welcomed the steps taken by the European Council in recognizing the importance of gender equality in sport, calling it a “significant stride” towards the implementation of the recommendations set forth in FESI’s StrongHer manifesto. FESI commended the Council for its ...
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News briefsBritish brand launches modesty athletic wear range
London based brand Lanuuk, which has previously specialized in modesty swimwear – be it for cultural, religious, medical or body conscious reasons – has launched its first athletic collection. The capsule is designed with modesty and ease of movement in mind, with a focus on creating easy-to-wear styles in flattering ...
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News briefsIncreased female participation in the IOC membership
The 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, which met in Mumbai on Oct. 17, elected eight new IOC members, four women and four men, bringing the proportion of women in the IOC membership to 41.1 percent. Following a vote, the session elected Yeal Arad of Israel, a retired judoka and ...
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News briefsPGA study highlights “enormity of opportunity” for growth of women’s golf in the U.K.
A recent study carried out by U.K.-based Professional Golfers Association (PGA), in collaboration with Ipsos, has highlighted a huge opportunity to grow the women’s game in the U.K. and Ireland. The study is part of a comprehensive initiative, known as “Golf for All,” that aims to delve into the evolving ...
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News briefsNike shareholders reject human rights proposals
At Nike’s annual meeting on Sept. 12, shareholders rejected proposals calling for more detailed reporting on employee pay by race and gender and better tracking of forced labor and wage theft risks in the company’s supply chain. The wage gap proposal came from Arjuna Capital and was supported by proxy ...
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Infographics & DataSports participation levels in Europe
Nearly half of the EU practiced some form of physical activity at least once a week, but there is a big difference across the countries.
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News briefsSports Direct working to improve female representation in football
Sports Direct is launching an “Equal View” campaign, which seeks to improve the representation of football fans and grassroots football following the success of this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The retailer, owned by parent company Frasers Group, has worked with Getty Images to create a free bank of ...
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Infographics & DataFIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in numbers
How many goals? How many fouls? How many sponsors? How much revenue? Our latest infographic has all the numbers from the FIFA Women’s World Cup ’23
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News briefsNike criticized for replica shirt decision
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 has just begun but English fans cannot purchase the replica shirt worn by their team’s goalkeeper, Mary Earps. According to the Daily Mail, Nike’s decision not to sell goalkeeper shirts is part of the company’s commercial strategy, although Earps pointed ...
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Infographics & DataTop 10 highest-earning tennis players by career prize money
Discover the 10 tennis players with the highest prize money earnings, as well as a short history of prize money equity in professional tennis
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News briefsLululemon’s “Further” looks to meet needs of female endurance athletes
Lululemon’s new “Further” initiative, announced this week, is set to include product launches and events celebrating human possibility and how far women can go when they’re supported with resources and product innovations. To mark the launch, Lululemon released its first-ever road-to-trail running shoe, Blissfeel Trail, a continuation of the brand’s ...
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News briefsModibodi and Puma collaboration to tackle a common anxiety continues
Source: Puma Puma x Modibodi Following on from the collaboration launch in March 2022, Puma and the Australian leak-proof apparel specialist Modibodi are launching the third drop of their active period underwear range. The collaboration range aims to tackle the anxiety surrounding leaks that stop many people ...
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Infographics & DataSports participation rates in the EU by gender
Around 44 percent of the EU population do physical activity at least once a week. We take a closer look at the figures for each country.
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News briefsAsics launches new campaign targeting exercise gender gap
Asics has launched a global campaign highlighting the power of exercise to help women cope with everyday stresses. The campaign was developed in response to the Asics 2022 State of Mind Index, which revealed that globally, women tend to exercise less than men and, as a result, do not get ...
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News briefsNew research identifies female runners' safety concerns
Adidas surveyed 9,000 runners internationally to understand men’s and women’s experiences and perceptions of safety when running. 92 percent of women reported feeling concerned for their safety, with half (51%) afraid of being physically attacked, compared to 28 percent of men. Over a third (38%) of women have experienced physical ...
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ArticleGolf in the U.K. is still negatively impacted by gender inequality, survey reveals
Although attitudes towards women in sports are generally shifting, inequality seems to be lingering in women’s golf in the U.K., according to a recent study. Golf insurance company Golf Care conducted a national survey of over 2,000 U.K. residents looking at golf and 21 other sports, gathering opinions on a ...
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ArticleWomen in leadership in the sporting goods industry
We conducted our biggest ever survey of senior management, to find out how many women hold leadership roles. The results may surprise you.
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Infographics & DataGender and leadership in the sporting goods industry
How many women are on the executive teams and boards in the sporting goods industry? Find out in our latest exclusive interactive graphic.
