Category Archives: Women’s Sport

Here are the top 5 women’s tennis players right now

After the recent conclusion of the US open tournament, it’s time to look at the best women’s tennis players in the world at the moment. 

Below are the current best 5 women’s tennis players based on their WTA ranking points (which are correct as of September 2023).

Amount of girls playing football in England increases by over 100,000

The most recent Active Lives Survey by Sport England found that the number of girls playing football in England has increased by over 100,000 since 2017. Which proves the number went up before The Lionesses Euro 2022 success was even taken into account.

Women’s football teams eliminating the ‘stigma’ surrounding periods

Back in September this year, West Bromwich Albion Women’s football team switched their home kit short colour from white to navy after their players voiced their concerns over wearing white while on their periods. The impact this announcement has had on women’s football and other sports since has been nothing but positive.

Teenage girls want access to more opportunities to get involved with sport after leaving school

According to a recent survey conducted by Women In Sport, lack of opportunities on offer to girls after they leave school is a key factor as to why they don’t take part in sports as they progress onto higher education.

Teenage girls lose interest in sport after leaving primary school – what are primary schools doing to tackle this?

A recent survey conducted by Women In Sport, showed that over one million girls in the UK lose interest in sport after leaving primary school compared to boys.