ADIDAS BREAKING BARRIERS RESEARCH

EXPLORE THE RESEARCH THAT CAN HELP YOU CHANGE THE GAME

Dive into the key hurdles and systemic barriers women and girls are facing in sport – and learn about the key opportunities that can help make sport equal. 

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In sports, women and girls face systemic barriers.

Every.
Single.
Day.

OF ALL SPORTS PARTICIPANTS ARE WOMEN

OF GLOBAL MEDIA COVERAGE IS DEDICATED TO WOMEN’S SPORTS

The numbers don't lie - despite soaring numbers of women actively involved in sports, gender inequities still persist. From disproportionate dropout rates during adolescence to an overall lack of visibility, women and girls are often left on the sidelines.

We’re here to make sport equal.

Take a deeper look at our research PAPERS below

BEYOND REPRESENTATION: exploring comprehensive gender-inclusive approaches to elevate women in professional sports

Examine the systemic changes needed to achieve genuine gender inclusion in the sports sector, focusing on the industry’s role in addressing deeper-rooted inequities.

EMPOWERING HER GAME: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF GENDER-INFORMED COACHING

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Find out about the role coaches play in girls’ engagement with sports and learn how they can have a positive impact on their participation.

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More Obstacles Than Achievements: An exploration of the key hurdles to girls' participation in sport in Europe and opportunities that remain

Investigate the current state of girls’ sport in the EU, looking at the barriers that hinder sport participation and the actionable opportunities that remain.

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DISCOVER OUR BREAKING BARRIERS COURSES!

PROJECT PARTNERS

To address the cultural stigmas and systemic inequalities that women and girls face in sport every day, we partnered with gender equity experts Common Goal, Soccer Without Borders, and Women Win to develop the Breaking Barriers Academy.
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