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Being a woman in sports – whether as an athlete, manager, director, psychologist, doctor, referee, or any other expert -often means constantly proving your worth in an environment that still questions your presence.

Female athletes face unequal pay and constant comparisons that go beyond their performance, often judged more for how they look than how they play. Coaches and managers fight to be taken seriously in decision-making rooms dominated by men. Directors and administrators struggle with limited opportunities for career growth. Psychologists, doctors, and other specialists often have their expertise overlooked, even when their work is essential to athletes’ success.

The reality is that women in sports face systemic barriers, such as a lack of funding, a lack of visibility, and a lack of trust. They are often treated as “exceptions” instead of being recognized as professionals who are shaping sport every single day.

The solution?
We need equal access to resources. Equal opportunities for leadership. Representation at every level of sport. Media that tells women’s stories, not just men’s. Policies that protect against discrimination and guarantee fairness. Most importantly, there should be a cultural shift that stops questioning women’s place in sport and starts valuing it.