Girls in Sport

There are too many obstacles for women and girls in sport. We need better facilities, education and training.

In 2025, I arranged a free summer training programme for girls from AFC Whitchurch. The programme was delivered by ION Strength and Condition in Llanishen. By comparing the girls’ performance metrics before and after the programme, we found clear evidence around the benefits of conditioning.

Research has shown girls are six times as likely as boys to suffer an injury to their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Every injury is an obstacle to the girls’ mental and physical wellbeing. The more we can prevent injuries, the more chance we have of keeping girls in sport.