Did you know that the women's sports has its own international day? It is celebrated every year on January 24 to highlight the women in sports, their victories, and the challenges that they relate to. This day is not just a celebration, it is also a fight for equality and recognition! 💪
At SORIO, we believe that every woman deserves to live its sport freely, without constraint. We will see why this day is essential in France and around the world?
Summary
- International Women's Sports Day: what is it?
- Why is this day marked on the calendar?
- Women's sports throughout history: a fight for equality
- The role of women in sports today: where do we stand?
- The actions taken during the International Day of Women's Sport
- Sorio: our commitment to women and sports
International Women's Sports Day: what is it?
The women's sports has long been ignored, but it deserves all our attention. The International Women's Sports Day was created to correct this. It was born in 2014, thanks to the National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF).
Its goal? To celebrate the women in sports, break stereotypes and promote female athletes. We know how important it is to encourage new generations to get started, to believe in them, and to performer, whether on the field, in a pool, or on a tatami.🥋
You may be sporty, or simply an admirer of the women's achievements? This day is also yours. 🤗
Why is this day marked on the calendar?
Have you noticed that, for years, the women's sports was often put in the background? Thehistory of sport is marked by a inequality between men and women. Few competitions were open to women, and these were little publicized. Stereotypes like "the women are too fragile for sports" were tenacious!
Today again, the challenges persistent. Did you know that only 4% of sports media coverage worldwide concerns the women? This day therefore serves to raise awareness and to remind us that we deserve the same reconnaissance than men. What do you think: it's high time for that to change! 💪 (source)
Women's sports throughout history: a fight for equality
The path of women in sports has not been a long, calm river. Between prejudices et prohibitions, they had to fight to gain the right to participate and to be recognized. Let's revisit the key steps of this wrestling for theequality and those who paved the way. 👑
Before official recognition
A century ago, we, the women, we hardly had our place in sports. They said it wasn't "made for us." Ridiculous, right? Yet, these prejudices have locked away generations for a long time. Our grandmothers, and sometimes even our mothers, did not have the chance to access freely to certain sports disciplines. 😕
Did you know that at the beginning of the 20th century, the womans were excluded from competitions like the marathon, deemed "too taxing" for them?
Some disciplines like the boxing, le rugby or even the football were considered "inappropriate" for the female body. And until the 1970s, they didn't even have the right to run more than 800 meters to the Olympic Games. These absurd prohibitions remind us how hard we had to fight to have a place on the fields, tracks, and in the stadiums!
The participation of women in the Olympics
Fortunately, some women broke the silence. In 1900, the women are participating for the first time in the Olympic Games. Certainly, they were only 22 athletes, and in some disciplines judged "acceptable," like tennis or sailing, but it was a start. (source)
However, the path to theequality was long and fraught with pitfalls. Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the Olympic Games modern, did not hide his opposition to female participation. He declared: "The role of the woman remains what she has always been: she is above all the companion of man, the future mother of the family, and must be raised with this unchanging future in mind.source)
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Faced with these prejudices, a femme exception has risen to defend the women's place in the sport : Alice Milliat.
Pioneer of women's sports, she creates and chairs the Federation of societies feminine sports from France. In opposition to Coubertin's ideas, it organizes the first Women's World Athletics Games in Monte-Carlo in 1921, offering to the women a stage to showcase their talent and determination.
Today, nearly half of the participants in the Olympics are women, a victory that would not have been possible without these battles fought with courage and perseverance. 💪 (source)
The figures who paved the way for women's sports
Before the women do not find their place in the Olympic Games, some pioneers defied the prohibitions to make their mark in the history of the sport and pave the way for future generations!
These women, by their courage and determination, have changed the rules and redefined what it means to be a athlèteTheir legacy continues to inspire and encourage those who dare to dream big and push the boundaries. 🥊
The role of women in sports today: where do we stand?
Today, we have made progress, but there are still obstacles. In France, 48% of women practice a sports activity regularly. It's encouraging, but still far from sufficient. 😕 (source)
In the international competitions, like the Olympics, the femmes represent nearly 45% of participants. However, their visibility remains low. Why a match of women's football does it attract fewer spectators than a men's match? Media coverage is still a real challenge. But initiatives like the " Women's Sports Plan » created by the French government can in the long term reverse the trend. (source)
The actions taken during the International Day of Women's Sport
La international women's sports day is not just an opportunity to raise awareness, it is also a moment to take action. Around the world, initiatives are emerging to promote the women's sports and encourage them femmes to surpass oneself, through events, campaigns, and inspiring local actions! 😊
In France, every year, events emerge to celebrate this day and the female athletes. For example, some sports clubs organize free introductory sessions for the femmes, conferences highlight inspiring athletes, and some sports associations who support young talents. So, don't hesitate to participate in an event near you!
Internationally, campaigns like #ThisGirlCan mobilize the crowds. These initiatives break down cultural barriers and encourage the femmes to reclaim their place in the stadiums and on the podiums. (source)
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Sorio: our commitment to women and sports
At SORIO, we believe in a sport accessible to all, without compromise. We support the women in their sports practice, whether it is about comfort, health, or'equality. Notably through our innovative products and our committed partnerships.
Our sports menstrual panties: innovation and comfort
We know that it is not always easy to practicing a sport when we are during menstruation. That is why we created some menstrual panties specially suitable for sports.
A two-in-one solution for the rules and sports! In addition to being comfortable, they absorbent the menstrual flow and offer a freedom of movement, so that you can stay focused on your performance, and nothing else! 😍
Our partnerships to support women's sports
With the association The House of Women's Sports, we support initiatives to encourage young girls to engage in a physical activity. In addition, with the association Keep a Breast, we raise awareness about the importance of women's health, especially in sports.
Because together, we are convinced that we can make a difference! 💪
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Avec l’association La Maison du Sport au Féminin, nous soutenons des initiatives pour encourager les jeunes filles à pratiquer une activité physique. En plus, avec l’association Keep a Breast, nous sensibilisons davantage à l'importance de la santé des femmes, notamment dans le sport.
Parce que, ensemble, nous sommes convaincus que nous pouvons faire bouger les choses ! 💪
International Women's Sports Day is not just a celebration. It is a call to action, to theégalité and to the recognition of women in sports environments. At SORIO, we are proud to support every woman in her journey, whether she is an Olympic champion or a casual athlete🏃♀️ And you, are you ready to join the movement?
Don't forget that every action, no matter how small, contributes to support women's sports and female athletes ! 💙
