... This has sometimes put athletes under great pressure to make more performance appearances than is good for them, physically or mentally. Women's sporting achievements are at times trivialised, and not recorded in a detailed way. There is minimal coverage of traditional women's team sports such as Hockey and netball, which most girls play at school. Participation rates and the success of women's sport events have generated an increase in media and broadcast coverage. The increased coverage may have been driven by the accomplishments of women in the Olympic games. This has helped expand professional opportunities for women, and allow them to act as role models for other athletes. Despite increasing participation rates and media coverage, there are some distressing signs. The growth of women's sports is being threatened by the "Win at all costs" philosophy. Female athletes at all levels are beginning to mirror their male counterparts in terms ...

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