The world of women's sports has experienced a tremendous growth in recent years. With an increasing number of female athletes carving out successful careers in various sporting disciplines, the landscape of women's sports is changing rapidly and for the better. In this review, we'll take a closer look at some of the most notable events, achievements, and trends in women's sports around the world. One of the most significant milestones in women's sports was the International Olympic Committee's decision to introduce women's boxing as an Olympic event in the 2012 London Olympics.
This paved the way for female boxers to showcase their skills and compete on the world stage. Since then, female boxers like Claressa Shields, Nicola Adams, and Katie Taylor have become household names due to their impressive performances and achievements in the ring. Meanwhile, women's soccer has steadily gained popularity, with female footballers becoming global superstars in their own right.
The Women's World Cup, held every four years, is one of the most eagerly anticipated sporting events, with teams from around the world competing to lift the coveted trophy. The United States women's national soccer team, led by influential figures like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, has been a dominant force in the sport, winning four out of nine Women's World Cup titles.
Women's basketball has also enjoyed a surge in popularity, with the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) growing in popularity across the United States and internationally. The league has produced some of the most talented and accomplished women's basketball players, such as Lisa Leslie and Maya Moore.
In addition to traditional sports, there has been a rise in female athletes competing in mixed martial arts (MMA). Female MMA fighters like Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, and Amanda Nunes have become major draws for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and have helped raise the profile of women's combat sports. Overall, women's sports have made tremendous strides in recent years, with more representation, support, and recognition than ever before. Through the hard work and achievements of talented female athletes, women's sports have proven time and again that there is no limit to what they can accomplish.
Baseball/Softball
Despite the immense popularity of baseball in the Americas as well as Japan and South Korea, the game will make its first appearance since the 2008 Games in Beijing. It will be a six-team tournament that will take place from July 29 to August 8.
Karate
It will shock some people to learn that karate is making its Olympic debut in 2020, especially since judo, boxing, and tae kwon do have been in the Olympics for decades.
Surfing
This sport will be one of the riskiest competitions in the Games next year, in more ways than 1. The first being the dangers of marine life interfering. Olympic officials announced that the event would be hosted in the ocean at a beach 40 miles outside of Tokyo, instead of at a wave pool.
Skateboarding
In a sign that the millennial generation is all grown up, the Olympics will host its first-ever skate-boarding event. There will be two discipline in the 2020 Games, Park and Street.
Sport Climbing
This is a discipline of rock climbing where three different formats will be used: bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing.
Bouldering is more technical where athletes free climb up short sections of rock without the use of ropes. You win by achieving the set challenge in the shortest number of attempts while being timed.
Track/Field
The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials were rescheduled for the same window in 2021, from June 18-27 in Eugene, Ore. The trials daily competition schedule will remain the same, with a June 22 off day, though event start times of events may shift.
