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LIFT THE BAN ON WOMEN'S CANOEING AT THE OLYMPICS
by WomenCANIntl
posted May 7, 2013 at 11:44pm

Help us reach 5,000 signatures to press the President of the International Canoe Federation, Mr. Jose Perurena, and the International Olympic Committee to lift the ban on women's canoeing at the Olympics. Please sign and share our petition:  https:...more

Sportscene's Take: Academic report shuns Rogge’s “major boost for gender equality” at London 2012
by WomenCANIntl
posted April 7, 2013 at 9:36pm

Sportscene's Nicolaas Harding breaks down the University of Torontos report - which analysed whether London 2012 was in fact a model for gender equality in sport - for Olympic Canoe/Kayak. Results are, despite more female athletes competing in e...more

Larry Cain - Olympic Canoeing Gold Medalist on Women's Canoe and Olympic Gender Inequality
by WomenCANIntl
posted April 4, 2013 at 9:12pm

Olympic Gold Medalist Canoeist Larry Cain speaks out on gender inequality in Olympic Canoeing "I'll probably ruffle a few feathers with this post, but it needs to be said. It's time for women to race canoe in the Olympics and continuing to ignore gende...more

University of Toronto Report Reveals Inequalities at London 2012
by WomenCANIntl
posted April 4, 2013 at 7:48pm

The London 2012 Olympics - A Gender Equality Audit. From the Centre for Sport Policy Studies at the University of Toronto, Peter Donnelly and Michele K. Donnelly analysed gender equality in sport using the case of the 2012 London Olympics.   WOMEN'...more

Olympic Canoeing Survives IOC Axe - But is Gender Equity on the ICF Agenda?
by WomenCANIntl
posted March 16, 2013 at 10:19pm

In a recent article the International Canoe Federation (ICF) stated it was “disappointed” at its shock appearance among the sports in the firing line (the "Bottom 5") last month when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was considering wh...more

Just for women sports 24/7 coming our way
by HeraeaMarketing
posted February 12, 2013 at 7:46pm

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Office of Civil Rights issues new guidelines to include students with disabilities in sports
by Sports, Media & Society
posted January 26, 2013 at 10:02am

The U.S. Department of Education declared today that schools must provide students with disabilities a fair opportunity to participate in athletic activities.  Although the Department of Education does not foresee immediate dramatic changes, the ne...more

Middle East soccer associations campaign for women’s right to play
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted January 14, 2013 at 6:40pm

By James M. DorseyMiddle Eastern soccer associations have launched a campaign to put women’s soccer on par with men’s football in a region in which a woman’s right to play and pursue an athletic career remains controversial and at a time...more

Assessing Pennsylvania’s suit against the NCAA
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted January 3, 2013 at 8:16am

Tweet Sports legal analyst Michael McCann has chimed in on the Sports Illustrated website: A state government challenging the NCAA’s power to regulate a matter only loosely connected to sports represents a worrisome alignment of litigants, facts ...more

Alan Hubbard: Will the IOC remain largely a preserve of the rich, the venerable – and the male?
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted December 12, 2012 at 9:09pm

In support of a leading figure, El MoutawakelA visit to Athens this week confirmed the view that the future of London's Olympic Stadium must involve a football club. Without the presence of the round ball game the stadium which gloriously hosted the Olymp...more

Corrective Rape: A consequence of empowering girls through sport
by The Rabbit Hole
posted December 2, 2012 at 7:18pm

 Nike Girl EffectThe whole world seems to be behind the idea of "empowering" young women.  Nike has the Girl Effect, Plan has Because I am a Girl, and Dove has the Self-Esteem campaign. Add sport into the mix and your program is sure to attract ...more

There’s sport in politics: College athlete to campaign operative
by Fair Game News
posted December 1, 2012 at 8:30am

Rachael Goldenberg at campaign HQ   By Rachael Goldenberg Politics is often spoken about in sports metaphors. This election cycle, however, I found that the comparison not only fits, but is key to being a successful political...more

Wiggle Cycle Store: Men and Sluts Only!
by Felicity (Fawkes) Hawksley
posted October 29, 2012 at 8:48pm

  No copyright infringement intended in the use of this photograph. This picture is the month of April from a calendar sold online by bicycle and bicycle accessories website, Wiggle. My first reaction to products like this is to shake my head ...more

Convenient Reverence: Forward with Scholarships (Pt. 1)
by Felicity (Fawkes) Hawksley
posted October 12, 2012 at 3:05pm

'CONVENIENT REVERENCE' [Originally written as a discursive paper for conference presentation] 'On the judicious use of university athletic scholarships to increase the number of British champions and better a nation's sporting culture' 1.1: Introduc...more

Enjoy Some Good Ol' HATE MAIL!
by Felicity (Fawkes) Hawksley
posted September 29, 2012 at 9:47am

I just sent this email to the Guardian Sports desk.  I doubt very much that anyone will ever read it; that I will ever get a reply or that their practices will change.  Hence the silly tone - might as well have some fun whilst you're failing ...more

Is Islam Compatible With Women's Sports, Fitness and Health?
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:22am

By Shahnaz Taplin-Chinoy As the Olympian winners savor their gold, silver and bronze medals and the London party winds down, I think much of the world is still perplexed by the intersection between Islam, women and sports.The global Muslim mosaic is mult...more

No Justice, No Peace in College Sports: More on Penn State
by From A Left Wing
posted July 23, 2012 at 6:42pm

I'm jumping into the Penn State mosh pit! In this week's column (Why the NCAA Sanctions Are Just Dead Wrong), Dave Zirin takes the NCAA to task for the $60 million dollar fine and post-season ban that it leveled against Penn State. Zirin isn't arguing tha...more

Sports under the veil
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 23, 2012 at 7:39am

Alvina Ledru (Originally published in French, automatically translated as below by google) Officially announced at a press conference organized by FIFA Thursday, July 5, the re-raise controversy. Is it necessary or not to allow headscarves in offici...more

London's High Court permits Female Canoeist's lawsuit to proceed
by WomenCANIntl
posted July 21, 2012 at 10:27pm

On Thursday, London's High Court granted permission for British National Sprint Canoe Champion Sam Rippington's lawsuit to proceed.  In addition, "The IOC and the Olympic Delivery Authority have been ordered to be joined as interested parties. The ca...more

LOCOG Deflects Equality Responsibilities
by WomenCANIntl
posted July 20, 2012 at 2:12pm

LOCOG continues to deflect equality responsibilities. See article in"The Guardian."  http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/19/london-2012-japan-australia-sexism.  British National Champion Canoeist Samantha Rippington is not asking for...more

Meet the IOC
by Women in Sport International
posted July 17, 2012 at 9:06pm

Tweet Sports writers and activists Nikki Dryden and Andrew Jennings have put together quite the piece of work. A must read for anyone that wants to learn more about the International Olympic Committee members. Here is their press release. Want to know ...more

OCR Enforcement of Title IX to Prevent Sexual Violence in Schools
by Title IX Blog
posted July 12, 2012 at 9:49am

Professor Joanna Grossman's latest column at Justicia.com looks at recent efforts by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to enforce Title IX's requirement that schools address sexual violence as part of their obligation not to discrimina...more

Equal pay in tennis called into question
by Sports, Media & Society
posted July 8, 2012 at 9:04am

Tennis is one of the (few) sports where the prize money for men and women is equal at major tournaments – as of 2007, even at Wimbledon. Yet, five years later, it is precisely during the grass-court Grand Slam that equal pay comes into question.&nb...more

Euro Cup 2012 & HIV/AIDS
by The Rabbit Hole
posted June 2, 2012 at 9:13pm

Photo from HDWallpaper.In 2005, the United Nations held the International Year of Sport and Physical Education and committed sport to assisting in Millennium Development Goal achievement.  Goal #6 is to help combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other disease...more

Wishy, washy IOC ridiculousness
by After Atalanta
posted May 27, 2012 at 2:32am

Has anyone written about the highly problematic tenure of IOC president Jacques Rogge? I want to fast forward to a few decades from now and read about his legacy. I can't imagine it will be favorable. The inspiration for these frustrations? The IOC, as l...more

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