A proposal from the International Canoe Federation (ICF) to include two women’s canoe single events in the 2020 Olympics has left Australian Canoe Slalom World Champion Jessica Fox “unimpressed.” She was angered by the November 15, 2013 ICF news release claiming its 2020 decision … [Read more...]
Speaking at TEDx CorkWomen
I'm quite excited to tell you I'm speaking at a TEDx event on December 6th in my hometown of Cork. And the topic is ...*drum-roll* ... 'add sport into your life and stop saying no' with a segue into failed anti-obesity policies. I'll be speaking about MuayThai of course, and my own journey from … [Read more...]
Olympic Paddler Says ICF’s “No Changes for Rio 2016” A Step Back for Women & Sport.
SPORTSCENE received the article below from an athlete who wishes to remain anonymous for reasons as explained below. WomenCAN International applauds this paddler for speaking out and respects their wish to remain anonymous. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I have chosen to write this … [Read more...]
Olympics Still Closed for Women’s Canoe? ICF Says No Changes for Rio2016
Is the International Canoe Federation Open to Change? Article by Keith Lyons http://keithlyons.me/open-to-change/ His exhortation for the ICF to be much more pro-active in change: "I do think we have an important window of conscience available to us in canoeing. We should mind the gender gap as a … [Read more...]
Slalom Canoe World Champion Jessica Fox (AUS) Slams ICF Over Misleading Statements
Jessica Fox (AUS) Slams the International Canoe Federation over misleading statements in their recent press release about their proposal to add women's canoe events for Tokyo2020. "As a C1 woman, to know it will be in the Olympics is great news, however as a high level athlete, ready for Rio, I am … [Read more...]
First-ever Women’s Canoe Events Proposed for Tokyo 2020
NEWS ALERT: International Canoe Federation (ICF) announces they will propose C1 (singles canoe) Women’s Canoe Events for Tokyo 2020 Olympics - for the Sprint and Slalom disciplines. #equalympics #womenscanoe Current Olympic Program has: Sprint: 5 Men's Kayak, 4 … [Read more...]
Today is International Day of the Girl
The Cincinnati Bengals might have rejected Katy Perry’s “Roar” as a theme song, but the United Nations has adopted it for their International Day of the Girl. Celebrated for the second time this year, Day of the Girl focuses its efforts on lifting up the most … [Read more...]
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day - Showing Your Support
On Wednesday, September 25th, women (and girls) have cause to make a statement by engaging in physical activity. Sure, every day we all have an abundance of health-related reasons to balance our days with some physical activity. But National Women’s Health & Fitness Day presents an … [Read more...]
Battle of the Sexes Puzzler: Throw the match to pay a debt? If Riggs had won, he would have gotten $100K in prize money
By Laura Pappano Exactly 40 years ago, over 30,000 spectators filled the Houston Astrodome and 50 million more tuned in on TV to watch “The Battle of the Sexes.” Billie Jean King, a 29-year-old who would be #1 in the world for five years (winning six Wimbledon Championships and four U.S. … [Read more...]
Calling all Athletes!
Elite athletes are constantly under a media microscope and are considered role models in the eyes of society regardless if it is something they desire. In a world where the tragic stories of Aaron Hernandez and Oscar Pistorious are what’s spread over the television or news of the performance … [Read more...]