Experts highlight sexism and bullying keeping women from sports careers
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
During a parliamentary committee hearing on June 5, experts reported that entrenched sexism and workplace bullying are preventing women from pursuing careers in sports. Despite having qualifications, female coaches often find themselves overlooked and undermined. The testimony adds to ongoing discussions about gender discrimination in the sports industry as MPs explore necessary reforms to improve women's representation and opportunities.
- •Experts shared insights with MPs about women's exclusion in sports careers.
- •Female coaches are frequently denied opportunities despite qualifications.
- •Testimony was presented during a parliamentary select committee hearing.
- •Concerns include entrenched sexism and workplace bullying in sports.
- •The hearing aims to address gender discrimination and improve representation.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Sexism and bullying keeping women out of careers in sport, MPs told
"Women coaches routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite qualifications, say experts Women are being shut out of careers in sport by entrenched sexism, discrimination and workplace bullying, MPs have been told. Female coaches are routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite their qualifications, experts told a parliamentary select committee on Thursday. Continue reading...
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