National Girls and Women in Sports Day honors the achievements of female athletes, the power of inclusion, and the ongoing fight for equity in sports.
We’re celebrating with stories, leaders, and must-watch moments that show exactly why girls’ sports matter.
INSPIRE
🥹 The day I found out my mom was a star athlete
There are a lot of things you grow up believing about your mom.
You know she’s tough. You know she’s loving. You know she somehow makes everything work—rides, schedules, dinners, uniforms, late nights, early mornings. You assume that’s just what moms do. Especially sports moms.
But there’s a moment in some kids’ lives—usually earlier than they expect—when something shifts. When you realize your mom wasn’t just around sports.
She was an athlete.
INFORM
🧠 ESPNW Founder Laura Gentile shares WORDS OF wisdom
“Figure out what sets you apart,” she said.
“Your work ethic, your perspective, your portfolio — something that stamps you in someone’s mind.”
ENTERTAIN
🤣 Must-Watch Girls Sports Clips this week
These highlights prove that when more girls play, everyone benefits.
YOUTH INC. RECOMMENDS
The Power of Girls and Women in Sports
Ellie Kriebel
Game Changers: The women changing the game behind the scenes
Ellie Kriebel
16-Year Old Female Wrestling Star Prepares for LA 2028 Olympics
Shelby Bumgarner
“Now Trinity’s contract is the floor and not the ceiling”
– Megan Rapinoe on Trinity Rodman becoming the highest paid player in women’s soccer.
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