Lausanne (Switzerland), Mar 8 (UNI) International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the need to accelerate action to ensure that all women have equal access to sport.
FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “Hockey can pride itself to be a gender equal sport as the overall participation worldwide – 51% women, 49% men – shows. However, we are determined to intensify our commitments towards diversity and inclusion. Gender equality efforts are, more than ever, a strategic priority for the FIH”.
One of the challenges for gender equality in sports often emerges early in life, with body image concerns preventing many teenage girls from fully participating and enjoying sports. These insecurities are often fueled by harmful gender stereotypes, unrealistic beauty and athletic