‘Too many girls miss out’: new research shows extent of gap to boys in sport participation

All 650 UK parliamentary constituencies analysed Girls living in cities the least likely to be active Teenage girls are facing a postcode lottery regarding their access to sport, with those in urban areas missing out on 100 minutes of exercise each week compared with boys, a gap that falls to 75 minutes in rural communities. New research from consultancy Public First published on Wednesday reveals stark inequalities in participation across the UK, with girls living in cities the least likely to be active. Continue reading...