England Hockey chief executive Nick Pink said the country is “on the crest of a really exciting wave for women in sport” as the women’s team have an opportunity to claim Commonwealth gold on Sunday. But the Lionesses’ Euros triumph has driven “significant change” for the perception of women’s sport, aided by the number of women involved behind the scenes, the 45-year-old added. “We’re on the crest of a really exciting wave for women in sport.”Pink said the UK’s ability to host successful events is partly responsible for the increasing celebration of women’s sport and also crucially encourages young people to partake. “I think there’s gonna be some tremendous success for women’s football going forward.”England will take on Australia in the women’s hockey final on Sunday. Pink said that the England hockey players, both men and women, are a “true inspiration”.

Source: Express August 06, 2022 23:07 UTC