London sees 1.4m attend women's sporting events

""Our capital has successfully staged some of the world's biggest sporting events including the thrilling Women's Rugby World Cup final and the historic return of women's tennis to the Queen's Club," he said. "London has also provided the iconic backdrop for some unforgettable celebrations, including the open-top bus parade through central London for our triumphant Lionesses. "These events shine a global spotlight on the capital and inspire young Londoners particularly young girls to get involved in grassroots sport.""

""This summer has shown the UK is leading the way as a global home of women's sport and London is key to its unstoppable rise.""

Almost 1.4 million people attended women's sporting events across London this year. Events included the Women's Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham, the Queen's Club Championships, the Wimbledon Championships, the London Athletics Meet, and major hockey, basketball and netball tournaments. The Women's Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham drew more than 81,000 spectators, setting a world-record attendance for a women's rugby union match. Wimbledon welcomed 548,770 visitors across the fortnight and the London Athletics Meet sold out the 60,000-capacity London Stadium. Large public celebrations, including an open-top bus parade for the Lionesses, supported increased grassroots interest, especially among girls.

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