—Maskot—Getty ImagesFor decades, women’s sports were asked to prove themselves. Would people watch? Would fans fill the stands? Would brands invest?Today, we know the answer. Professional women’s sports leagues like the WNBA and the NWSL are booming.But as we celebrate what is happening at the highest levels of women’s sports, we should be asking how many girls will never discover what they are capable of because they never got the chance to play.The sports access gapAccording to the Women’s Sports Foundation’s inaugural WSF Sport Report, more than half (54%) of girls ages eight to 18 who hav...
Half of Girls Who Want to Play Sports Never Get the Chance
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Sep 30, 2026 • 4 weeks ago
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