Category: The 52
How The 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup Reinvigorated A Nation’s Followers Once More
Photo credit: England Cricket It’s been a winter of discontent for followers of England’s cricket teams. A semi-final knockout in the Men’s T20 World Cup, two heavy Ashes defeats, a drawn T20I men’s series against the West Indies and a disastrous loss in the… Continue Reading “How The 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup Reinvigorated A Nation’s Followers Once More”
Why Classy Raducanu’s American Dream Transcends Sport
Photo credit: Sky News Emma Raducanu’s US Open triumph is a story so unfathomable that if it was turned into a film it would be unlikely to make much money due to its ‘terrible screenwriting’ as suggested by comedian Dara O’Briain. Yet a humble,… Continue Reading “Why Classy Raducanu’s American Dream Transcends Sport”
The ‘Social Awakening’ That’s Been #UNLOCKED By Women’s Sport Trust
It’s not often you’ll hear someone utter the phrase ‘one of the best experiences of my life’ when talking about an event from 2020. But, in amongst all the chaos this difficult year has wrung upon us, Emily Defroand and Tess Howard have indeed… Continue Reading “The ‘Social Awakening’ That’s Been #UNLOCKED By Women’s Sport Trust”
Enough is enough; it’s time to provide female athletes with the kit they deserve
It’s incredible to think how much advances in technology have influenced sport in recent years. Video referees, sport and exercise science, HawkEye, undersoil heating, pay-per-view, electric engines – all of these and more have changed how we view nearly every event. Compare most to… Continue Reading “Enough is enough; it’s time to provide female athletes with the kit they deserve”
“Whatever your body looks like, be proud because it’s serving you well”
How do you feel about how you look? According to a survey conducted by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) and YouGov in 2019, 20% of UK adults said they felt shame because of their body image, while 19% admitted being disgusted. In addition, 37%… Continue Reading ““Whatever your body looks like, be proud because it’s serving you well””
Women’s cricket buoyant through coronavirus storm
With England’s women set to take on West Indies in their first matches of the summer starting today, Ollie Godden reflects on how the game has found solace after a difficult few months. It was supposed to be the start of an era; £20million… Continue Reading “Women’s cricket buoyant through coronavirus storm”
“The support showed that people are ready for more women’s sport, more women’s rugby”
Women’s sport is unquestionably on the rise, both in terms of its acceptance and popularity. But with this also comes an increased awareness of how unequally male and female athletes are still often treated. No better was this shown that just a few weeks… Continue Reading ““The support showed that people are ready for more women’s sport, more women’s rugby””
Poppy Wilson: “I didn’t know there was a pathway to become a professional footballer. I was just doing it because I loved it”
In her first piece for The 52, Cassie Coombes spoke to up-and-coming footballing star Poppy Wilson about overcoming setbacks right at the start of her journey. At first, football was simply a passion for Poppy Wilson. Years later, and having overcome her fair share… Continue Reading “Poppy Wilson: “I didn’t know there was a pathway to become a professional footballer. I was just doing it because I loved it””
Cricket’s female commentators shining bright despite gloomy start to British summer
The return of Test match cricket last week brought back a sense of familiarity long sought by so many. Rain delays, English batting collapses and the result going down to the wire – it was as though nothing had changed, despite the lack of… Continue Reading “Cricket’s female commentators shining bright despite gloomy start to British summer”
No Balls: The Podcast We All Need During Lockdown
There hasn’t been much to smile about over the last few months. A deadly virus sweeping across the world, quarantines and lockdowns forcing us to stay at home, the lives and livelihoods of many under severe threat. It’s been a rough ride. Finding something… Continue Reading “No Balls: The Podcast We All Need During Lockdown”
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