"In the first part of our special series, Same But Different, Sophie Becker and Sarah Rowe underline the message that sporting arenas are places where women and girls should feel comfortable to look whatever way they want"
"Female athletes have consistently broken boundaries when it comes to sport, so much so that the definition of who they are and who people view them as continues to evolve."
"There are lots of ways to express your identity, on and off the pitch. These can co-exist - or live completely independently of one another."
Sporting arenas should allow women and girls to choose their appearance freely and feel comfortable while participating. Female athletes have repeatedly pushed boundaries and reshaped public perceptions of who they are. Definitions of female athletes and how they are viewed continue to evolve as athletes express identity in diverse ways. Identity expression can occur both on and off the pitch and may coexist with sporting performance or exist independently. Embracing varied expressions of identity supports inclusion, empowers participation, and challenges limiting stereotypes within sporting cultures.
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