Let Girls Play Biggest Ever Football Session has a common goal by Hindsight4Sport
Former Arsenal and England star Ian Wright was on hand as a record 285,000 girls from schools across England took part in The FA and Barclays’ intiative
From Northumberland to Cornwall, sessions took place all over the country to signify the importance of unlocking equal opportunities for girls to play football in their schools and communities.A record number of primary and secondary schools came together to deliver the and highlight the demand for girls’ football, showcasing just how important the announcement by the Government is on new standards for equal access to sports.
Sue Campbell, The FA’s Director of Women’s Football, added: “The record number of girls taking part in our Let Girls Play Biggest Ever Football Session this year is simply remarkable. “We welcome the announcement by the Government today that there will be equal access for girls to play sport including football in schools.
ONE GOAL: Participants during the Biggest Ever Football Session on March 8. Photo by Luke Walker – The FA/The FA via Getty Images “Today’s amazing event proves just how many girls want to play football and therefore how important it is to give them that opportunity.
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