Women in Sport
@womeninsportuk.bsky.social
UK charity on a mission to ensure no woman or girl misses out on the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport🏃♀️
https://linktr.ee/WomenInSport?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
https://linktr.ee/WomenInSport?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
We're very excited about this one💜
Check out the Women in Coaching image library here: https://coachingimagelibrary.womeninsport.org/
📸 All images in the library are photographed by the wonderful Suze Eyles
Check out the Women in Coaching image library here: https://coachingimagelibrary.womeninsport.org/
📸 All images in the library are photographed by the wonderful Suze Eyles
September 25, 2026 at 12:46 PM
We're very excited about this one💜
Check out the Women in Coaching image library here: https://coachingimagelibrary.womeninsport.org/
📸 All images in the library are photographed by the wonderful Suze Eyles
Check out the Women in Coaching image library here: https://coachingimagelibrary.womeninsport.org/
📸 All images in the library are photographed by the wonderful Suze Eyles
We are the longest-standing UK charity in its field, set up in 1984, inspired by Billie Jean King’s U.S. charity.
Since then, we've spent the last four decades championing women and girls in sport, and campaigning for equal access.
Join our movement: https://ow.ly/hzeM50ZP1ws
Since then, we've spent the last four decades championing women and girls in sport, and campaigning for equal access.
Join our movement: https://ow.ly/hzeM50ZP1ws
September 21, 2026 at 6:45 AM
We are the longest-standing UK charity in its field, set up in 1984, inspired by Billie Jean King’s U.S. charity.
Since then, we've spent the last four decades championing women and girls in sport, and campaigning for equal access.
Join our movement: https://ow.ly/hzeM50ZP1ws
Since then, we've spent the last four decades championing women and girls in sport, and campaigning for equal access.
Join our movement: https://ow.ly/hzeM50ZP1ws
Sport can teach lessons far beyond the pitch, court or playground.
It can transform lives.
📊 Source: e.l.f Beauty Girls Who Play Change the Game (2026)
#WomensSports #Feminist #GenderEquality #EqualPayDay #InternationalEqualPayDay
📸 Denis Zelenykh
It can transform lives.
📊 Source: e.l.f Beauty Girls Who Play Change the Game (2026)
#WomensSports #Feminist #GenderEquality #EqualPayDay #InternationalEqualPayDay
📸 Denis Zelenykh
September 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Sport can teach lessons far beyond the pitch, court or playground.
It can transform lives.
📊 Source: e.l.f Beauty Girls Who Play Change the Game (2026)
#WomensSports #Feminist #GenderEquality #EqualPayDay #InternationalEqualPayDay
📸 Denis Zelenykh
It can transform lives.
📊 Source: e.l.f Beauty Girls Who Play Change the Game (2026)
#WomensSports #Feminist #GenderEquality #EqualPayDay #InternationalEqualPayDay
📸 Denis Zelenykh
We exist so that, in Lucy's words, all girls know it's ace to be determined, competitive and fierce❤️🔥
Can you support us on our mission?
Your donation will help us conduct vital research and work with sport, government and education to create a fairer future for girls.
https://ow.ly/sPNR50ZMrhl
Can you support us on our mission?
Your donation will help us conduct vital research and work with sport, government and education to create a fairer future for girls.
https://ow.ly/sPNR50ZMrhl
September 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM
We exist so that, in Lucy's words, all girls know it's ace to be determined, competitive and fierce❤️🔥
Can you support us on our mission?
Your donation will help us conduct vital research and work with sport, government and education to create a fairer future for girls.
https://ow.ly/sPNR50ZMrhl
Can you support us on our mission?
Your donation will help us conduct vital research and work with sport, government and education to create a fairer future for girls.
https://ow.ly/sPNR50ZMrhl
We’re incredibly excited to have secured exclusive spots for next year and now we’re looking for people who care about our mission to run for us.
To apply, sign up to our running newsletter and we’ll be in touch in the coming days: https://ow.ly/kKJr50ZNT1W
To apply, sign up to our running newsletter and we’ll be in touch in the coming days: https://ow.ly/kKJr50ZNT1W
September 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM
We’re incredibly excited to have secured exclusive spots for next year and now we’re looking for people who care about our mission to run for us.
To apply, sign up to our running newsletter and we’ll be in touch in the coming days: https://ow.ly/kKJr50ZNT1W
To apply, sign up to our running newsletter and we’ll be in touch in the coming days: https://ow.ly/kKJr50ZNT1W
Dreaming of the day all football federations offer fertility support😌💭
Props to the Spanish FA for this pioneering step towards giving sportswomen greater freedom when it comes to family planning👏
Props to the Spanish FA for this pioneering step towards giving sportswomen greater freedom when it comes to family planning👏
September 14, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Dreaming of the day all football federations offer fertility support😌💭
Props to the Spanish FA for this pioneering step towards giving sportswomen greater freedom when it comes to family planning👏
Props to the Spanish FA for this pioneering step towards giving sportswomen greater freedom when it comes to family planning👏
Join #TeamWomenInSport and enter one of the UK's most exciting races with a discounted charity spot🤩
By running for our charity, you'll help us continue our work for women and girls around the country.
Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/OCFu50ZITgv
By running for our charity, you'll help us continue our work for women and girls around the country.
Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/OCFu50ZITgv
September 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Join #TeamWomenInSport and enter one of the UK's most exciting races with a discounted charity spot🤩
By running for our charity, you'll help us continue our work for women and girls around the country.
Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/OCFu50ZITgv
By running for our charity, you'll help us continue our work for women and girls around the country.
Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/OCFu50ZITgv
Aged just 19 and 17, Honor and Cat set up Maiden Cricket to create purpose-made sportswear for women after previously having to wear ill-fitting kit which been designed for men and boys.
They presented their idea to the Dragons in August and all five experts wanted to invest🥳
They presented their idea to the Dragons in August and all five experts wanted to invest🥳
September 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Aged just 19 and 17, Honor and Cat set up Maiden Cricket to create purpose-made sportswear for women after previously having to wear ill-fitting kit which been designed for men and boys.
They presented their idea to the Dragons in August and all five experts wanted to invest🥳
They presented their idea to the Dragons in August and all five experts wanted to invest🥳
Our research shows that by allowing students to wear their PE uniforms all day on PE days, schools can help reduce girls’ anxiety, increase physical activity and give teachers more time to teach.
Learn more: https://womeninsport.org/resources/fit-to-learn-free-to-play/
Learn more: https://womeninsport.org/resources/fit-to-learn-free-to-play/
September 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Our research shows that by allowing students to wear their PE uniforms all day on PE days, schools can help reduce girls’ anxiety, increase physical activity and give teachers more time to teach.
Learn more: https://womeninsport.org/resources/fit-to-learn-free-to-play/
Learn more: https://womeninsport.org/resources/fit-to-learn-free-to-play/
Phyllis Sopwith was the last British woman to race aboard a British America's Cup challenger, making appearances in 1934 and 1937.
Now, Jemima Lines is set to continue her legacy as the first British woman to take part in 90 years👏
Now, Jemima Lines is set to continue her legacy as the first British woman to take part in 90 years👏
August 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Phyllis Sopwith was the last British woman to race aboard a British America's Cup challenger, making appearances in 1934 and 1937.
Now, Jemima Lines is set to continue her legacy as the first British woman to take part in 90 years👏
Now, Jemima Lines is set to continue her legacy as the first British woman to take part in 90 years👏
Thank you to everyone who attended our Breaking Boundaries Afternoon Tea in Harrogate yesterday💜
It was wonderful to be joined by so many passionate individuals who care about making sure women and girls get the opportunities they deserve in sport.
It was wonderful to be joined by so many passionate individuals who care about making sure women and girls get the opportunities they deserve in sport.
August 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Breaking Boundaries Afternoon Tea in Harrogate yesterday💜
It was wonderful to be joined by so many passionate individuals who care about making sure women and girls get the opportunities they deserve in sport.
It was wonderful to be joined by so many passionate individuals who care about making sure women and girls get the opportunities they deserve in sport.
Sport gives girls resilience, courage, self-belief and a sense of belonging.
Why then, are they STILL being side-lined?
Why then, are they STILL being side-lined?
August 12, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Sport gives girls resilience, courage, self-belief and a sense of belonging.
Why then, are they STILL being side-lined?
Why then, are they STILL being side-lined?
Former England cricket player Katherine Sciver-Brunt has recently spoken publicly about the challenges of balancing an elite coaching career with being a mum.
Katherine is married to England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, and the pair welcomed their son Theo in 2025.
Katherine is married to England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, and the pair welcomed their son Theo in 2025.
August 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Former England cricket player Katherine Sciver-Brunt has recently spoken publicly about the challenges of balancing an elite coaching career with being a mum.
Katherine is married to England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, and the pair welcomed their son Theo in 2025.
Katherine is married to England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, and the pair welcomed their son Theo in 2025.
Our research found that more than 3 in 10 disabled girls said watching the last Paralympics made them feel inadequate.
To explore what might be behind this, we caught up with Marina Logacheva, Disability Sports Lead at MATTA, competitive handcyclist and Churchill Fellow on Inclusive Fitness.
To explore what might be behind this, we caught up with Marina Logacheva, Disability Sports Lead at MATTA, competitive handcyclist and Churchill Fellow on Inclusive Fitness.
August 7, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Our research found that more than 3 in 10 disabled girls said watching the last Paralympics made them feel inadequate.
To explore what might be behind this, we caught up with Marina Logacheva, Disability Sports Lead at MATTA, competitive handcyclist and Churchill Fellow on Inclusive Fitness.
To explore what might be behind this, we caught up with Marina Logacheva, Disability Sports Lead at MATTA, competitive handcyclist and Churchill Fellow on Inclusive Fitness.
BBC Hampshire recently visited Eastleigh leisure centre who give girls free or discounted membership through our Big Sister project.
Instructor Taliyah shared the impact the initiative has had: "They can trust me. They can come and talk to me about periods, about school if they have any problems."
Instructor Taliyah shared the impact the initiative has had: "They can trust me. They can come and talk to me about periods, about school if they have any problems."
August 6, 2026 at 6:50 AM
BBC Hampshire recently visited Eastleigh leisure centre who give girls free or discounted membership through our Big Sister project.
Instructor Taliyah shared the impact the initiative has had: "They can trust me. They can come and talk to me about periods, about school if they have any problems."
Instructor Taliyah shared the impact the initiative has had: "They can trust me. They can come and talk to me about periods, about school if they have any problems."
Women deserve respect – on and off the pitch📢
In this clip, Premier League match official Sian Massey-Ellis explains how male allies have transformed her experiences at work.
#WomensSports #WomenInCoaching
In this clip, Premier League match official Sian Massey-Ellis explains how male allies have transformed her experiences at work.
#WomensSports #WomenInCoaching
August 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Women deserve respect – on and off the pitch📢
In this clip, Premier League match official Sian Massey-Ellis explains how male allies have transformed her experiences at work.
#WomensSports #WomenInCoaching
In this clip, Premier League match official Sian Massey-Ellis explains how male allies have transformed her experiences at work.
#WomensSports #WomenInCoaching
British Cycling's new app offers an 8-week journey that helps people reignite their love of cycling.
This could be particularly beneficial for women, who make half as many trips by bike as men, and are more likely to cite safety concerns as being a barrier.
Download on the Apple or Google store📱
This could be particularly beneficial for women, who make half as many trips by bike as men, and are more likely to cite safety concerns as being a barrier.
Download on the Apple or Google store📱
August 4, 2026 at 6:40 AM
British Cycling's new app offers an 8-week journey that helps people reignite their love of cycling.
This could be particularly beneficial for women, who make half as many trips by bike as men, and are more likely to cite safety concerns as being a barrier.
Download on the Apple or Google store📱
This could be particularly beneficial for women, who make half as many trips by bike as men, and are more likely to cite safety concerns as being a barrier.
Download on the Apple or Google store📱
Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we had more Ian Wrights?!🥹
Stay up-to-date with all the work we’re doing to make sure all girls experiences of sport are just like Raphy’s: https://womeninsport.org/explore-the-issues/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/
🎥 Crossways podcast
Stay up-to-date with all the work we’re doing to make sure all girls experiences of sport are just like Raphy’s: https://womeninsport.org/explore-the-issues/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/
🎥 Crossways podcast
August 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we had more Ian Wrights?!🥹
Stay up-to-date with all the work we’re doing to make sure all girls experiences of sport are just like Raphy’s: https://womeninsport.org/explore-the-issues/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/
🎥 Crossways podcast
Stay up-to-date with all the work we’re doing to make sure all girls experiences of sport are just like Raphy’s: https://womeninsport.org/explore-the-issues/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/
🎥 Crossways podcast
On 11th August we're gathering in the beautiful Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate for Breaking Boundaries: Afternoon tea in support of Women in Sport🫖
By coming along, you'll help our charity create a future where every girl feels she belongs in sport.
Book your place: https://ow.ly/Weem50ZuWrT
By coming along, you'll help our charity create a future where every girl feels she belongs in sport.
Book your place: https://ow.ly/Weem50ZuWrT
July 31, 2026 at 3:50 PM
On 11th August we're gathering in the beautiful Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate for Breaking Boundaries: Afternoon tea in support of Women in Sport🫖
By coming along, you'll help our charity create a future where every girl feels she belongs in sport.
Book your place: https://ow.ly/Weem50ZuWrT
By coming along, you'll help our charity create a future where every girl feels she belongs in sport.
Book your place: https://ow.ly/Weem50ZuWrT
We’re working with sports to change the status quo in sports coaching.
Our job won’t be done until women are not just included, but truly respected in sport.
Can you support us on our mission? Donate to our charity now: https://womeninsport.org/take-action/donate/
Kim Leadbeater MBE MP
Our job won’t be done until women are not just included, but truly respected in sport.
Can you support us on our mission? Donate to our charity now: https://womeninsport.org/take-action/donate/
Kim Leadbeater MBE MP
July 31, 2026 at 7:20 AM
We’re working with sports to change the status quo in sports coaching.
Our job won’t be done until women are not just included, but truly respected in sport.
Can you support us on our mission? Donate to our charity now: https://womeninsport.org/take-action/donate/
Kim Leadbeater MBE MP
Our job won’t be done until women are not just included, but truly respected in sport.
Can you support us on our mission? Donate to our charity now: https://womeninsport.org/take-action/donate/
Kim Leadbeater MBE MP
We're thrilled that our Big Sister programme has been renewed with Places Leisure for another year🎊
Of girls who take part...
✅ 64% say they now enjoy sport and exercise more
🙌 63% say they are now more resilient
😀 59% say they are happier overall
Of girls who take part...
✅ 64% say they now enjoy sport and exercise more
🙌 63% say they are now more resilient
😀 59% say they are happier overall
July 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We're thrilled that our Big Sister programme has been renewed with Places Leisure for another year🎊
Of girls who take part...
✅ 64% say they now enjoy sport and exercise more
🙌 63% say they are now more resilient
😀 59% say they are happier overall
Of girls who take part...
✅ 64% say they now enjoy sport and exercise more
🙌 63% say they are now more resilient
😀 59% say they are happier overall
We’re looking for people who want to run Hackney Half for WiS!
Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced runner, we’d love you to join our team and help us raise vital funds to continue or work.
https://ow.ly/fxi150Zt4T0
Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced runner, we’d love you to join our team and help us raise vital funds to continue or work.
https://ow.ly/fxi150Zt4T0
July 30, 2026 at 6:55 AM
We’re looking for people who want to run Hackney Half for WiS!
Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced runner, we’d love you to join our team and help us raise vital funds to continue or work.
https://ow.ly/fxi150Zt4T0
Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced runner, we’d love you to join our team and help us raise vital funds to continue or work.
https://ow.ly/fxi150Zt4T0
A huge step in making rugby more welcoming for women and girls👏
We’re proud to have partnered with the RFU on this important work, helping to develop a landmark policy that will drive more positive cultures across the game.
Read more: https://ow.ly/yvGv50ZtJyv
We’re proud to have partnered with the RFU on this important work, helping to develop a landmark policy that will drive more positive cultures across the game.
Read more: https://ow.ly/yvGv50ZtJyv
July 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A huge step in making rugby more welcoming for women and girls👏
We’re proud to have partnered with the RFU on this important work, helping to develop a landmark policy that will drive more positive cultures across the game.
Read more: https://ow.ly/yvGv50ZtJyv
We’re proud to have partnered with the RFU on this important work, helping to develop a landmark policy that will drive more positive cultures across the game.
Read more: https://ow.ly/yvGv50ZtJyv
Marina Logacheva did an Ironman in September 2020 and just three months later, her experience of sport totally flipped.
An accident in December meant she became paralysed, setting about a long journey into rediscovering her love for sport.
We sat down with Marina to learn more.
An accident in December meant she became paralysed, setting about a long journey into rediscovering her love for sport.
We sat down with Marina to learn more.
July 27, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Marina Logacheva did an Ironman in September 2020 and just three months later, her experience of sport totally flipped.
An accident in December meant she became paralysed, setting about a long journey into rediscovering her love for sport.
We sat down with Marina to learn more.
An accident in December meant she became paralysed, setting about a long journey into rediscovering her love for sport.
We sat down with Marina to learn more.
Sports kit is more than just something you wear...
It sets a message.
About identity. Acceptance. Belonging.
Something as simple as kit should never get in the way of girls playing sport.
It sets a message.
About identity. Acceptance. Belonging.
Something as simple as kit should never get in the way of girls playing sport.
July 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Sports kit is more than just something you wear...
It sets a message.
About identity. Acceptance. Belonging.
Something as simple as kit should never get in the way of girls playing sport.
It sets a message.
About identity. Acceptance. Belonging.
Something as simple as kit should never get in the way of girls playing sport.