Women in Sport news

Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and explores the critical barriers preventing many from meeting physical activity ... More

More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most ... More

Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport: a global hub for ... More

In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government to promote active environments, cut red tape and elevate the ... More

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end on 31 March leaving thousands set for closure or service ... More

A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to help girls embrace activity during puberty and reduce the rising ... More

A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and men by empowering daughters and mums to get active together. ... More

A new project looks to help women who are currently inactive and going through menopause to "access the lifelong benefits of sport". Launched by charity ... More

Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New Year's honours list. The long-time sports administrator – who was ... More

Sport Ireland is to invest more than €3m (£2.7m) as part of plans to create more sporting opportunities for women and girls in the country. ... More

Women in Sport has appointed Stephanie Hilborne OBE as its new chief executive. Hilborne, who is currently CEO at The Wildlife Trusts, is an experienced ... More

A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list. David Gill, former Manchester United chief executive and ... More

Sports psychologist Jeremy Snape and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams are among the keynote speakers at this year's Active Uprising. Snape will draw on insights ... More

Sport Ireland has launched a new strategy for women's sport. The Women in Sport Policy seeks to underline and recognise the opportunity to make a ... More

Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are to be celebrated in a new initiative from ukactive Kids ... More

Ruth Holdaway chief executive of Women in Sport, is leaving the charity to take up the role of CEO of Tennis Victoria in Australia. Holdaway ... More

Women in Sport has teamed up with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football Club and the English Football League Trust to help fathers and daughters from ... More

Research by UK-based charity Women in Sport suggests that there remains a lack of visibility of women’s sports coverage even among developed nations. The research, ... More

Sport should focus on having more women leaders, in order to bring about cultural change within the sector, according to equality charity Women in Sport. ... More

Double Olympic gold medallist, Max Whitlock, has launched a new gymnastics programme pledging to get one million more young people doing gymnastics by 2020. Max ... More

The London Football Association (LFA) has moved towards a more representative board, with a third of its newly appointed members coming from black, Asian and ... More

Girls are missing out on the benefits of physical activity due to mounting pressures, a study has revealed. Data released today (7 November) by the ... More

Equality campaigner Dr Rimla Akhtar has joined the board of the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA). Dr Rimla Akhtar MBE, the first Muslim and Asian ... More

Sport Ireland has distributed €10.8m between 58 national governing bodies as part of its latest investment decisions. The money will be split into core grants, ... More

Sports national governing bodies with low female representation on their boards should make changes immediately and not wait for vacancies to arise, according to Women ... More