World Athletics wants 40% female participation in administration by 2029; India runs on 30%
World Athletics wants to have 40% women members in administration, coaching and refereeing.
World Athletics wants to have 40% women members in administration, coaching and refereeing.
World Athletics wants to have 40% women members in administration, coaching and refereeing.
World Athletics on April 22 published its gender leadership strategy, according to which national track and field federation executive boards must have at least 40% female participation by 2029. The current mandatory minimum is 20%.
Athletics Federation of India’s executive council comprises about 30% of women members, including former champion long jumper Anju Bobby George as Senior Vice President. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, Sharda Devi Jadam, Priyanka Bhanot and Rachita Mistry are the other members on the executive panel of Indian Athletics.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said the strategy "reflects our continued commitment toward ensuring women are not only present but prominent in leadership and decision-making roles across our sport".
"We know challenges remain in getting more female coaches, referees and administrators into athletics, but we are committed to equality and opportunity to drive lasting change across the athletics community worldwide," he added.
Besides calling for increased representation in administration, the World Athletics roadmap is also meant for referees and coaches.
The world body aims to achieve 40% female representation across all World Athletics Referee Education and Certification System exams (Bronze, Silver, Gold) by 2027. Also, achieve a minimum of 40% female representation for CECS Level 1 coaches by 2029 (phased approach with an interim goal of 35% by 2027) & 30% female representation for CECS Level 2 coaches by 2029 (phased approach with an interim goal of 25% by 2027).