Most decision-makers in sport think girls and women would benefit from learning about sports bra design, fit and support. Less than 1% offer this education.
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How the AFL handles complaints of sexual assault sends a message to women and girls.
Girls who are 15 now will be about 21 when Brisbane 2032 rolls around. But many will have walked away from sports by then.
European broadcasters have been advised to avoid certain close-up shots and slow-motion replays. It’s an overdue change.
Genetic testing is now required to participate in women’s events in the Olympics. But the new policy oversimplifies biological sex and risks discrimination against some female athletes.
Women’s sport has never been stronger or more visible. But even as the performance gap narrows, it remains. The reason lies less in effort and more in biology.
A record Women’s Asian Cup crowd was one of the many positives as the tournament ended in victory for Japan over Australia.
A new study reveals the surprising impact women’s’ sex hormones have on things like attention, anticipation and decision-making in sport.
Many Australian athletes live below the poverty line but others rake in millions. What’s the deal with player wages in our major sports?
We analysed 2,905 comments of praise given to footballers during 80 hours of coverage.
Five Iranian soccer players have been granted humanitarian visas to stay in Australia. How did it get to this and what happens next?
Gender-based violence in sport is widespread and many sports are under-resourced, unclear about their role and ill-prepared to respond.
The boom in women’s strength training has also led to an increase in steroid use. There are ways to turn this trend around, though.
Female swimmers are rewriting outdated ideas of how women should behave outdoors.
A report from Australian soccer’s players’ union paints a confronting picture but there is a fantastic opportunity on the horizon.
Emily Scarratt’s neck surgery. Abi Burton’s coma. Rosie Galligan’s fight back from meningitis. England’s heroes aren’t just winning – they’re redefining resilience.
World Athletics says its genetic test for women ensures ‘the integrity of women’s sport’ – but science does not support this overly simplistic idea.
Victorian women were supposed to be demure, uncompetitive creatures – but that didn’t stop many from playing and enjoying sport.
New world-leading recommendations from the Australian Institute of Sport mark a significant step forward for women’s sport.
From burnout to body shaming – the hidden pressures for female footballers are mounting. The game may be thriving, but are the players?
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, The Open University
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Associate Head of School (Teaching & Learning) team, Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Human Movement Studies (Health and PE) and Creative Arts, Charles Sturt University
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Senior Lecturer/Researcher in Exercise and Sports Science, Edith Cowan University
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Lecturer in Journalism, La Trobe University
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Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Lang Chair in Sport Management, Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph
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Associate Professor, and Director of the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University
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Professor, Gender Equity and Sport, Griffith University
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Lecturer in Sport and Education, University of Bath
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Professor of Sociology, The Open University
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Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto
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