It’s International Women’s Day & we are celebrating by sharing some of our favourite female quotes. We’ll kick off with the awesome Serena Williams who takes nothing for granted:
To all of you, thank you for inspiring us! ❤
Happy #IWD2019 !
1. Serena Williams
On success:
For our second post for #IWD2019, we turn to the icon that is Michelle Obama. 🙌
Michele Obama
On ambition:
We couldn’t choose our favourite female sporting quotes for #IWD2019 & NOT include the amazing Ama Agbeze talking about our favourite sport of netball ink her open letter following England Netball’s Commonwealth Games victory last year.
Ama Agbeze
On belief:
Love this from Aussie Diamonds Head Coach, Lisa Alexander. This is EXACTLY where women’s sport needs to get to! Happy #IWD201, everyone!
Lisa Alexander
On equality:
THIS is what sport is all about for us. Great quote, Katelyn Ohashi (UCLA gymnast) after trending globally on social media in January for her perfect 10 score at the 2019 on the floor at the Collegiate Challenge.
Katelyn Ohashi
On loving her sport:
Sport is nothing without passion: Feel it in Tracey Neville’s voice in this quote! #IWD2019
Tracey Neville
On opportunity:
Wise words indeed from Judy Murray on #IWD2019.
Judy Murray
On not being ashamed to have drive and dreams:
We love Andy Murray for this – writing a column in the French sports paper L’Equipe in response to the criticism his coach Amélie Mauresmo received. #IWD2019
Andy Murray
On feminism:
It doesn’t matter whether you’re male or female – it’s what you know that counts: Australian Open semi-finalist Lucas Pouille’s praise for coach Amelie Mauresmo. #IWD2019
Lucas Pouille
On Equality:
Love this by Mo’ne Davis 🙌
✅ one of two girls who played in the 2014 Little League World Series
✅ first girl to earn a win & to pitch a shutout in Little League World Series history.
✅ first Little League baseball player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a Little League player.
Mo’ne Davies
On greatness:
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