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Female athletic performance (Brigid Kosgei example): Explores how understanding female physiology, training, nutrition, and support systems can help improve women’s performance and challenge existing assumptions.
Women leaders in sport: Discusses the importance of female representation in coaching, management, and decision-making roles to inspire participation and create better opportunities for women.
Motherhood and sport: Covers challenges faced by athlete mothers, including pregnancy, returning to training, balancing childcare, and the need for better organisational support.
Muslim women and sport: Explores barriers such as cultural expectations, religious considerations, clothing requirements, lack of facilities, and limited opportunities, while highlighting the importance of inclusive sporting environments.