women in sports
How India’s First Female Surfer Is Transforming a Little Village into a Paradise
From teaching the locals how to swim to holding skateboarding workshops for the village school, we spoke to Forbes Asia 30 under 30 honoree, Ishita Malaviya.
A Mumbai Agency Launches a Campaign to Enable Better Representation of Women in Football in India
In collaboration with the Forca Goa Foundation, the first phase of an activism spurred by Ruchika Parab has given birth to ‘A Girl’s Place’, which reclaims, and breaks, this sexist cliche.
World Renowned Pro Skateboarder Candy Jacobs on the Future of Women in Skating
"I honestly believe that most companies think women's skateboarding isn't interesting enough, even though that's definitely not true."
Why Are Female Athletes Criticised For Developing a "Masculine" Physique?
In becoming strong and muscular through sport, women prove that anatomy is not destiny, and that gender is not a determinant of ability or power. But society doesn't always see that as a good thing.
Nana Fujimoto Is Out To Save Everything
Nana Fujimoto was a hockey prodigy in Japan before walking away from the sport. She came back when she was ready, and now the NWHL goalie isn't going anywhere.
The 14-Year-Old Female Rock Climbing Phenom
We spent the day with 14-year-old climbing phenom Ashima Shiraishi as she talked about her ambitions and embarrassed grown men in the gym.
Sepp Blatter On Ethics And Being Evil
Sepp Blatter says FIFA is taking the lead on acting ethically. Let's look at Blatter's special relationship with ethics.
An Anonymous College Basketball Coach Gave a Reporter a Misogynist, Chickenshit Quote
Whoever this guy is, he's an asshole.
Sexual Abuse In Women's Sports, Part V: Ex-Swimmer Jancy Thompson
In the concluding interview of our series on sexual abuse in women's swimming, Jancy Thompson talks about the depression drove her to quit the sport she loved.
Sexual Abuse In Women's Sports, Part V: Ex-Swimmer Jancy Thompson
In the concluding interview of our series on sexual abuse in women's swimming, Jancy Thompson talks about the depression drove her to quit the sport she loved.
Sexual Abuse In Women's Sports, Part IV: Former Swimmer Debra Denithorne-Grodensky
In part four of our interview series, Debra Denithorne-Grodensky talks with Rob Trucks about her abuse at the hands of the since-convicted Andy King.