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National Women’s Sports Week, observed annually during the week of June 23[1], recognizes female athletes — past, present, and future — for their achievement in sport. First established in 2022 by Independent Women’s Forum and its grassroots membership arm Independent Women’s Network, National Women’s Sports Week coincides[2] with the anniversary of Title IX, the landmark law that guarantees equal educational opportunities for both sexes.

Title IX, transformed sports by guaranteeing women and girls the right to equal athletic opportunities. Before Title IX, only one in 27 girls participated in sports.[3] Today, participation is booming with more than two in five playing.[4]

To observe National Women’s Sports week, Americans and companies that support female athletes and single-sex competition champion female athletes for their teamwork, resilience, and success; honor the coaches and parents who support female athletes; and fight to ensure the continuation of single-sex athletic competition.

The hashtag #WomensSportsWeek[5] is used on social media.

While unrelated to the registered national days in America, the UK also has a National Women's Sports Week[6] during June 1st-8th annually.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Inaugural National Women's Sports Week to Celebrate Female Athletes". AP News. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. ^ "The International Swimming Federation protects women's aquatic sports from (mostly) male athletes". Nation World News. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  3. ^ Sarah, Pruitt. "How Title IX Transformed Women's Sports". History. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Title IX and the Rise of Female Athletes in America". Women's Sports Foundation. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  5. ^ "National Women's Sports Week". Independent Women's Forum. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Women's Football in the Spotlight". Forever Manchester. Retrieved 17 August 2022.

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