Women's Sports in 2024: Progress and Challenges

In 2024, women's sports saw significant developments, highlighted by events like the 2nd Annual Hoops for Hope in Lawson, MO, organized by Lisa Glenn to raise breast cancer awareness and funds. The Professional Women's Hockey League launched its inaugural season, and Boston's team was renamed the Fleet. Debates over fairness and safety in women's sports, particularly concerning transgender athletes, gained attention in volleyball and swimming. Simone Biles reaffirmed her greatness, winning multiple medals at the Paris Olympics with the support of her grandparents who raised her. Athlete mothers became increasingly visible, with the Olympics providing child care, yet challenges in balancing motherhood and sports careers persist. These narratives underscore broader societal challenges and progress within women's sports, emphasizing the intersection of gender, identity, and athletics.