Taking on the world

SATURDAY 5—FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025

A decade on from the launch of Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign, more women than ever are enjoying the mind-body benefits that playing sport nets you. Whether you want to finesse your forehand or bolster your ball-skills, read on to join them

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Obsessive, independent and agelessly energetic – England’s most decorated female footballer has made net gains from not fitting the mould. As the Lionesses enter Euro 2025 as defending champions, Lucy Bronze talks about her team’s chances, life after her ADHD and autism diagnoses and why she doesn’t fear her career’s final whistle

Young talent shows class in National Series

Can sport transcend objectification and value female players for their ability?