Feminism Quote by Leslie Heywood

We all know that girls who compete in sports perform better in school, are physically healthier and have a stronger self-esteem.

— Louise Slaughter

Sports provide girls with the opportunity to develop a better relationship with their bodies. They can be aggressive on the court, be strong and…

— Gabrielle Reece

It's important for girls to feel strong and powerful even when they're playing sports.

— Christen Press

Girls, in particular, benefit from sports.

— Michelle Kwan

Many girls drop out of sport when they become body-conscious teenagers, so Sport England's 'This Girl Can' campaign, aimed at encouraging girls to get…

— Cathy Newman

I encourage girls to play sports and play hard.

— Lisa Leslie

I think sport can play a really positive role in young girls' lives and be great to see as many of them playing sport…

— Ellyse Perry

People tend to box little girls in. They teach them to sit properly and stand quietly and not attract attention. Sports is one place…

— Tenley Albright

As a female athlete, you're always fighting to be on a level playing field with your male counterparts. But I believe the Olympics is…

— Allyson Felix

Within the girl's game, you have to be motivated to be part of this sport.

— Steph Houghton

When I was in school, there was no such thing as girls' athletics.

— Karen DeCrow

As female athletes, we're all strong. We all have gone through something in our life that has helped shape us to where we are.

— Breanna Stewart