Women and girls in North Lanarkshire encouraged to get active and participate in sports

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Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson has encouraged women and girls living in the constituency to get active and get involved in local sports.The SNP politician was marking the beginning of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week 2023, an annual initiative aimed at increasing the numbers of females participating in sport.The Scottish Government teamed up with Scottish Women in Sport and Active Scotland for the initiative to highlight the importance of sport in achieving gender equality, as well as improving health and wellbeing, and to celebrate the achievements of women and girls in all sports across all levels.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The wider aim of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, which is now in its seventh year, is to eradicate gender inequality in sport and promote better discussion around women’s health, and this year’s theme is celebrating inclusion of those with all levels of ability.Ms Adamson said: “The seventh annual Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week is an opportunity to encourage women and girls to get active, to celebrate the achievements of amazing women in sport, and to overcome systemic barriers to participation.“Physical activity is pivotal to health and wellbeing, but it is also a lifeblood for communities like Motherwell and Wishaw.