Experts highlight the need for education and equity measures to bring about significant change in women's governance in sport



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## Experts highlight the need for education and equity measures to bring about significant change in women's governance in sport

10/04/2025 |
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The 3rd Lecture Series of the Sports Training School at the Universitat Jaume I hosted the lecture "Women in Sports Governance", which explored the current state and challenges of women’s leadership in the sports industry from various perspectives. The event began with a keynote by Professor Luisa Esteban from the University of Zaragoza, who highlighted the slow pace of women's integration into sports governing bodies. She noted that female presidents are more common in smaller, non-profit boards with greater female representation, and stressed the need for affirmative action, work-life balance policies, and education to drive change.

Beatriz Vesperinas, Deputy Director at Spain’s Higher Council for Sports, presented on public policies aimed at promoting female leadership in sport, reviewing existing programmes and grants while stressing that much work remains. A roundtable discussion featuring experts from media, professional clubs, and public institutions concluded the session. Panellists agreed that change is underway, though gradual, and called for efforts to challenge stereotypes, prevent teenage girls from dropping out of sports, encourage professional opportunities in the sector, and support a wider range of disciplines beyond football and basketball.

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