This year every girl and woman will celebrate Sports Day. This is a day when women are recognized for their talents in sports and achievements.
International Girls’ and Women’s Sports started on February 4, 1987, to recognize the contribution women’s sports have made in the country. President Ronald Reagan signed the Proclamation 5606 declaration as National Women in Sports Day.
National Girls and Women Sports Day is an annual day of observation held during the first week of February to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of female athletes. This was originally started as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her achievement and work for equality, but she died while competing in a volleyball tournament in Japan. The cause of her death was Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder of connection tissue. Since then the day of observation evolved into sports participation for female athletes as well as the progress made since Title IX was passed.
This has been the vehicle to commemorate all female athletes for their achievements. This positive impact on girl’s and women’s sports addresses the challenges regarding equal participation in gilts and women’s sports activities.
The Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 essentially changed the narrative of women’s sports. Title IX legislation is for equal participation of males and females in all programs and activities in schools that receive federal funds to ensure equal sports opportunities and equitable treatment to students regardless of gender.
NGWSD is a national day co-founder powered by the Woman’s Sports Foundation and supported by its team of champion athletes. Annually, some schools and community organizations host over 300 grassroots events across all 50 states. Washington D.C. has an esteemed reach of 200,000 girls and women.
Women’s sports capture society and develop self-esteem and confidence. This teaches women to work together as a team. Women’s sports aren’t just about athletes and coaches on the field or the court. It’s about women who work hard to achieve what they are now.
