12 Haz 2025
Sports is not just physical activity; it also means self-confidence, leadership, solidarity and equality. Women's participation in sports has become one of the most visible areas of gender equality.
Women athletes all over the world are revolutionizing not only the fields but also minds with their success.
What is the Status of Women's Participation in Sports in Turkey?
Although women's participation in sports has increased in Türkiye in recent years, it has still not reached the same level as men. Factors such as the age at which young girls start sports, accessibility in sports areas, family and social pressure, and lack of role models limit women's relationship with sports. However, more and more women are making sports a way of life every day, and this transformation is also transforming society.
Why Should Women Participate in Sports?
Women's participation in sports provides many benefits both on an individual and social level:
- Physical and mental health: Sports is one of the effective ways to cope with stress and live a healthy life.
- Self-confidence and leadership: Women who participate in sports have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, especially in team sports.
Social visibility: As female athletes gain more space in the media and the public sphere, they inspire other women.
Economic opportunities: Being a professional athlete can mean a career and a source of income for women.
Female Leadership in Sports: Equality is Possible at the Top
Women contribute to sports not only as athletes, but also as coaches, referees, managers and sponsors. However, female representation in decision-making mechanisms is still low. Therefore, women being more visible in leadership roles in sports will accelerate the path to equality.
Female Representation in Sports is Also on the Agenda at Çeşme Women Leaders Summit
The Women Leaders Summit, which will be held in Çeşme on October 23–25, 2025, aims to make women's leadership potential visible in every field. A stronger representation of women in sports will be one of the important topics to be addressed at the summit. Pioneering female athletes, managers and academics in their fields will inspire young women by sharing their experiences.
If There Are Women in Sports, There Is a Future
Increasing women's participation in sports means that not only sports but also society as a whole will have a more equitable, more inclusive and healthier future. As the Çeşme Women Leaders Summit, we are proud to be a part of this change
A Remarkable Fact
📊 According to UNESCO's 2024 data, the rate of women participating in sports worldwide is still 30% lower than men. In Turkey, this difference can go up to 50% in some regions. This shows that gender inequality is still a significant problem in sports.