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The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit charity focused on female involvement in sports. Founded in 1974 by tennis player Billie Jean King and initially supported by Olympic athletes Donna de Varona and Suzy Chaffee, its stated mission statement is "To advance the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity."
The Billie Jean King Contribution Award is an annual award granted by the Women's Sports Foundation to an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the development and advancement of women's sports. [1] In 2017, the award was renamed the Billie Jean King Leadership Award. [2]
This foundation recognizes both an individual and a team Sportswoman on their performance over a 12-month period. [1] This award is given based on their new records and their world championships won. [1] In 2012, the winners of the Sportswoman of the Year Award were Gabrielle Douglas (Individual Sport) and Alex Morgan (Team Sport). [2]
Women in Sport, formerly the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF), is the UK charity that campaigns to make physical activity an everyday part of life for women and girls. It was founded in 1984 as Women's Sports Foundation (WSF), or Women's Sports Foundation UK. [1] [2] It gains most of its funding through Sport England.
The Lawrence County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for the 2023 Open Grant Cycle, according to a news release. There will be $100,000 available for Boost and Impact ...
Title IX, Women's sport, Women's Sports Foundation The National Girls and Women in Sports Day ( NGWSD ) is an annual day of observance held during the first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and advocation for ...
Even though fewer people watched the final for women's college basketball between 2015 and 2021, total viewers for the women’s final increased by 32%. While for men it has declined by 40%. While ...
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