WORLD / CROSS-BORDERS
By Reuters Published: Mar 08, 2021 06:33 PM
World Athletics has marked International Women's Day with a series of pledges to "further advance the role of girls and women" in the sport under the campaign slogan "WeGrowAthletics."
The world governing body says it is focusing on three core areas of the sport - empowering women in leadership positions, breaking with traditions and shining a spotlight on women's stories across its platforms.
Lisanne de Witte of The Netherlands and Marit Dopheide of The Netherlands exchange sticks in the Women's 4x400m Relay final during the European Athletics Indoor Championships 2021 at Torun Arena on March 7, 2021 in Torun, Poland Photo: VCGWorld Athletics appointed its first female vice president in 2019 and increased female Council representation to 30 percent and says it is committed to making that 40 percent by 2023 as well as an equal balance by 2027.