Scoring Equal Opportunity: Closing the Gender Gap in Sport

Jun 19, 2025

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Niamh Tallon, founder of Her Sport, is on a mission to change how we see women in sport through media coverage, education, and challenging the gender gap that exists across all levels of sport.

• One in five girls drop out of sport between primary and secondary school compared to one in twenty boys
• 94% of women in executive managerial positions have a background in sport, showing the professional benefits of athletic participation
• Body image concerns, period stigma, and lack of appropriate facilities are major barriers for female athletes
• Female athletes face disproportionate focus on their appearance rather than their performance in media coverage
• Her Sport has featured over 900 different female athletes, creating visibility and representation across all sports
• Women's teams at all levels frequently receive less resources, poorer facilities, and fewer opportunities than male counterparts
• The Her Sport Foundation provides workshops, grants, and advocacy to support female athletes from grassroots to high performance

Our vision is equal opportunity in sport, regardless of gender. Support female athletes by following Her Sport, joining our MVP platform, or getting in touch at hello@hersport.ie.

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