Tag: Breaking Barriers

A Legacy of Progress: Women in Sport at Lake Placid

A line of women speed skaters skating fast and competing in a race in the 2023 FISU Games in Lake Placid.

In recognition of International Women’s Day, March 8  Few forces in this world are as powerful and transformative as sport. Whether training, competing, or cheering from the sidelines, sport changes lives. It builds confidence, teaches resilience, teamwork, and determination — qualities that extend far beyond the field of play.  Yet, despite its uniquely positive power, women and girls around the world continue to face significant barriers to participation… Read more »