Inclusivity

So, you’ve seen what’s going on in the news right now and you want to be more informed about women’s experiences in sport? We’ve got you 🫡 Here are a few of our recommendations.

Since Stormzy launched a scholarship, applications from black UK students to the University of Cambridge rose by 131%. 141 black students were admitted in 2022, compared with just 61 in 2018. Over the past five years the grime artist has provided financial support to 32 black students from less privileged backgrounds. This week he pledged to award funding to another 36 places over the next three years, with help from HSBC and the #Merky Foundation.

With increased media coverage, larger crowds and 32 teams taking part, the Women’s World Cup is the biggest in its 32-year history. ❌ However, not all barriers have been broken. Just this week the Australian team posted a video criticising the tournament for its lack of collective bargaining rights and calling out the disparity in prize money compared to the men’s competition.

Disability Pride Month has come to a close for another year. 📅 The month is a time dedicated specifically to the disabled community to share their stories. To mark the month we chatted with gold medal winning Paralympic rower Lauren Rowles. She shared with us why the month is so important, and what it means to her.

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British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters help deaf and hearing people communicate with one another.

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