Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesWednesday, 17 June 202614:00

Women and Equalities Committee: Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women

Committee hears from witnesses

The Women and Equalities Committee will hear oral evidence on barriers preventing girls and women from entering and progressing in sport. The inquiry examines not just participation but pathways into coaching, management, and professional roles within the sports sector. The evidence session will explore structural obstacles, funding gaps, and systemic inequalities that limit female representation across sports careers.

Women remain significantly underrepresented in sports leadership, coaching, and professional roles despite higher participation rates in recreational sport. This inquiry affects employment opportunities for women in the sports sector, gender equality outcomes, and the economic potential of sport to the UK. The findings could inform policy on funding, training, and regulatory change to unlock female talent in sports careers.

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Committee mentioned:Women and Equalities Committee