Infographic Why Sport? Girls, Women, and the Power of Play Gender Equality Download PDF Share Back to Resources [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Why Sport? Sport makes girls more confident, healthy, and empowered The playing field is a natural space to educate girls about their health and rights Sport can set girls on new, undiscovered paths When a girl discovers her power on the field, she unlocks her potential off the field Playing sport can promote equality and help transform gender norms Engaging girls in sport boosts their potential and cultivates a generation of leaders.