Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day ! ! ! 

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A Brief History:
Benefits: Participation in sports encompasses a multitude of benefits. Research indicates that women who engage in sports during their educational years are more likely to attain a college degree. Furthermore, an EY study reveals that women with a background in athletics significantly enhance their chances of securing leadership roles.

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Overall Impact: Athletics significantly impact the lives of girls. In addition to fostering a structured approach to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, participation in sports enhances self-confidence, cultivates leadership abilities, and promotes teamwork skills.

Participation: Participation in sports is beneficial regardless of the specific activity. Whether young women opt to join the volleyball team or strive for par or better in golf, they experience health, leadership, and academic advantages that grow with their involvement. Additionally, girls cultivate meaningful relationships that can last a lifetime throughout their athletic journeys. It is not solely a matter of competition.

Significance: On February 4, 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the inaugural National Women in Sports Day to honor the historical significance of women’s athletics. This declaration also acknowledged the advancements achieved through the Title IX amendment, which was enacted in 1972.

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Celebrated: National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated by educational institutions, organizations, and athletic teams in the initial week of February. This year the holiday falls on February 4th.

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

Overview of Women’s Sports Leagues in North America: Women’s sports leagues in the U. S. and Canada represent the highest level of female athletic competition.

• Most professional women’s leagues are in the U. S.
  
• Leagues include team sports and individual athletics.
  
• Some leagues provide paid positions, while others are semi-professional.
  
• Popular team sports include soccer, basketball, softball, ice hockey, and more.
  
• Individual sports with women’s competitions include tennis, bowling, and golf.
  
• Notable leagues with high attendance include NWSL, WNBA, and several others.

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The Present:
Celebration comes this year for all the years of great, hard work for women’s and girl’s competitions.

The Future:
Dedication deserves honor and proper integrity, and the future is looking bright for girl’s and women’s sports. and hopes and dreams will continue to go on in the years to come. . .

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National Girls & Women in Sports Day