I know. It's quite depressing right? Well this is a situation that thousands of female athletes face everyday. It seems that in almost any sport there is, there is more interest and support for the men's programs. If you are an athlete, you know that your fan base is just as much a part of the game as you are. They give you encouragement through rough times. Fans distract your opponents. They give you extra momentum into a victory. Sometimes, your love for the game is not enough for you to want to play or succeed. Fans give you a reason to play outside of yourself. This type of situation I described is prevalent across sporting arenas and stadiums around the world. But this also happens among the more popular sports. So imagine what it's like for female rugby players. It's quite grim.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT: Watch rugby. If the opportunity arises, play rugby.
Being an athlete my entire life... the surprising thing about this is the fact that athletic girls would always tell me that they hate watching women sporting events & because they are too slow. They literally would say they would rather watch the men play over their own gender.
ReplyDeleteYou bring up a good point. I'm guilty of this sometimes. But, I think it's time for women to support their fellow athletes just a little more. After all, the difference between genders brings up new challenges and interesting aspects to the game.
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