Esteem Quote by Louise Slaughter

“While sports are indisputably a positive source of strength and self-development for girls, they can accomplish this only if the environment in which female…

— Leslie Heywood

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

Then, girls have to deal with a degree of unfair scrutiny about their life outside sports. If we have good hair or look good,…

— Jwala Gutta

Obviously, I've reaped the benefits of sport and activity. But not many girls, as it turns out, even have the resources available to them…

— Tessa Virtue

Think of all the girls who could become top athletes but quit sports because they're afraid of having too many defined muscles and being…

— Serena Williams

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

More girls are taking up sport and realising it's a legitimate option for them to forge a career.

— Ellyse Perry

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

Sports help women stay in school longer and make them less likely to use drugs, break the law, or get pregnant at an early…

— Julie Foudy

I encourage girls to play sports and play hard.

— Lisa Leslie