Against Quote by Saina Nehwal

I've had girls say that because of watching me, they're playing sports. And it wasn't just basketball all the time. I definitely feel like…

— Brittney Griner

I encourage girls to play sports and play hard.

— Lisa Leslie

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

I know other people say that football isn't easy as a sport for girls, but my family and friends have always been really supportive.

— Steph Houghton

People have a hard time believing that, but not having a father around, being shy, I just never participated in sports much.

— Chuck Norris

My parents put me in sports when I was 5 years old, and they put my sisters in sports. So that's what I grew…

— Gina Prince-Bythewood

My main goal when I talk to groups is to educate families on the physical and mental health benefits that playing sports provide young…

— Jessica Mendoza

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

I think people admire us for dedicating our lives to be professional athletes. But we need more people to come and watch club games;…

— Steph Houghton

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

If you look at any superior athlete, you will find a strong parental influence. Parents introduce their children to a sport, and then they…

— Ivan Lendl

We're doing a lot of work in schools getting girls to play football, breaking down any taboos there might be, and we're seeing them…

— Steph Houghton