Addressing the Noise: Safeguarding Concerns within Women’s Sport“The bigger the game gets, the bigger the noise becomes” – Lucy Bronze[1]The growing popularity of women’s sport has unfortunately brought with it an increase in discrimination and other safeguarding concerns. CONCERNS ACROSS WOMEN’S SPORTSSadly, safeguarding concerns – whether arising from external online abuse or misconduct from within the organisation – can be found across various women’s sports. This demonstrates that swift and strong responses to breaches are needed by regulators so that victims within women’s sport have faith in the system. [8] Fiona Tomas, “Emma Raducanu stalking case illustrates dark side of women’s sport”, the Telegraph, 19 February 2025, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2025/02/19/emma-raducanu-stalking-womens-sport-danger-dark-side/ (last accessed 02 February 2026). [11] Kate Morgan, “Covid: Female athletes ‘harassed’ while training outdoor”, BBC News, 2 February 2021, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55890779 (last accessed 02 February 2026).

Source: Express March 03, 2026 16:32 UTC