Hangzhou 2022 hold exchange activities for International Women's Day
The Organising Committee of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games has launched a series of exchange activities as part of its International Women's Day celebrations.
Chilean Olympic Committee launches "More Female Athletes" campaign
The Chilean Olympic Committee (COCH) has announced the creation of the "More Female Athletes" programme that aims to promote the participation of women in sports where there is a predominance of men.
FITEQ reinforces commitment to equality on International Women’s Day
International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) sports director Matthew Curtain insists the organisation is taking a "top-down and bottom-up approach" in its efforts to inspire women and girls to play the sport.
Philippine Olympic Committee to hold conference on women's leadership in sport
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and its Women in Sport Commission are set to hold a conference on leadership for women in sport in the country.
FISU opens nominations for 2021 Gender Equality Awards
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has opened nominations for its expanded 2021 Gender Equality Awards.
Lindberg uses International Women's Day to call for equality on and off the field of play
Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) secretary general Gunilla Lindberg has used International Women’s Day to call for greater equality not only on the field of play but also in the boardroom.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award organisers pledge to empower women
The Board of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award has claimed the initiative is helping to empower women in the sports sector.
Statue to women’s sports pioneer Alice Milliat unveiled in Paris
A striking statue of women’s sports pioneer Alice Milliat has been unveiled, to the strains of the Olympic Anthem, at the House of Sport in Paris.
New Zealand earmarks $950,000 for 2022 IWG World Conference on Women and Sport
Women in Sport Aotearoa (WISPA) has received NZ$950,000 (£490,000/$680,000/€570,000) from the New Zealand Government to aid the organisation of the International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport in May 2022.
World Athletics launches #WeGrowAthletics campaign to advance gender equality
World Athletics has launched the "#WeGrowAthletics" campaign to help the sport achieve gender equality.
Tokyo 2020, IOC and IPC reiterate commitment to gender equality on International Women's Day
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, Japanese Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Government joined forces with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to reiterate their commitment to gender equality on International Women's Day.
BOA President Osborne backs #ChooseToChallenge message on International Women's Day
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board member and Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) President Sandra Osborne has called on the "sporting community to take up this baton for the betterment of safe sport for all" in a message to mark International Women's Day and Commonwealth Day.
Dame Louise Martin: A day to celebrate Commonwealth sport and women's sport
Commonwealth Day is a very special day for our Movement. It is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth, held on the second Monday in March.
Rugby sevens star Fisher reveals experience of gender stereotypes on International Women's Day
England rugby sevens star Heather Fisher has revealed she has previously been kicked out of women's toilets because people think she is male.
Eurovision Sport announce gender balanced media coverage handbook
Eurovision Sport has announced the publication of a new media handbook "Reimagining Sport: Pathways to Gender-Balanced Media Coverage".
