Female sports stars hold national discussion on gender equality in sports

Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh, former soccer player Do Thi Ngoc Cham, Yoga coach - Jewelry queen Tran Thi Diem Huong join a national discussion on gender equality in sports.

The national seminar with the theme " Sports and Women in the era of rising up, towards sustainable development" has just taken place, attracting the participation of many managers, experts and prominent faces in the Vietnamese women's sports community.

The gender gap in Vietnamese sports has narrowed significantly.

On June 30, in Hanoi , the discussion "Sports and Women in the era of rising up, towards sustainable development" took place with the aim of promoting policy dialogue, sharing experiences and proposing solutions on gender equality in Vietnamese sports. The program focused on key topics such as: developing women's sports, the management and communication role of women in sports, remuneration for female coaches and athletes, training, costumes, student movements and business participation.

Initiatives and recommendations from the seminar are considered a stepping stone to building comprehensive policies and creating a stronger legal corridor, helping women promote their role in the country's sports career.

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In her opening remarks, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Le Thi Hoang Yen emphasized Vietnam’s increasingly prominent role in ASEAN sports cooperation, especially ahead of the summits in October. She said Vietnam is actively participating in regional gender equality projects, notably a Japan-funded initiative to increase the participation of women and girls in sports.

Ms. Yen affirmed that the gender gap in sports has been significantly narrowed thanks to the efforts of the industry and authorities at all levels. The images of outstanding female athletes are contributing to changing social awareness, shaping the role of women in the modern era.

She hopes the discussion will be a substantive forum for delegates to propose specific initiatives, contributing to the completion of policies to support women in sports from grassroots to professional levels.

The event brought together a series of prominent faces, providing in-depth perspectives, reflecting on the role, potential and barriers that women in the sports field are facing.

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Nguyen Thi Oanh's story of overcoming difficulties touched many female athletes.

At the seminar, athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh, who has won many regional and international gold medals, shared her emotional story about her journey of overcoming difficulties. Oanh said: "I started playing sports in 8th grade. The journey from school to the international track was a long and challenging one, with many injuries and at times I thought I had to stop due to health reasons."

The golden girl of Vietnamese athletics was present and shared her touching story at the talk show.

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However, thanks to perseverance and support from her family and coach, she came back strong. "Sports did not take away my femininity. On the contrary, it was my muscles, endurance and discipline that made me more confident and stronger in myself," Oanh shared. She also pointed out the social prejudices that female athletes face: "Many people think that girls should not train hard or compete fiercely and many other issues. But we have proven the opposite."

The athlete born in 1995 expressed her hope: "Today's discussion is an opportunity for all of us to speak up, make recommendations and promote a fairer and more professional sports environment for Vietnamese women - from the grassroots movement to international arenas."

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/sao-nu-the-thao-toa-dam-quoc-gia-ve-binh-dang-gioi-trong-the-thao-18525063018474025.htm