Over the years a myth has been perpetuated by officials at all levels of the sport of Olympic Canoeing: that unilateral movement from Olympic style canoeing will damage the female body (sex/reproductive organs, urinary tract, etc.) potentially causing infertility, incontinence, stunt feminine development, and/or cause lopsided development. The WomenCAN International Health and Science Advisory Board [...]
The Ban on Women in Olympic Canoeing and Its Effect on Canoeing for Women in Poland – by Maja Madziewicz Throughout world history, it has been a struggle to bring forth new ways of thinking for people rooted in tradition. To change the mindset of all, many people have devoted their time to fight for [...]
A SHARP Center Report “Women in the Olympic and Paralympic Games” Reveals Equity Gaps in Participation, Leadership Opportunities for Women. http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/home/media-center-2/press-releases/april-11-2013-press-release “The SHARP Center findings demonstrate both the successes and shortfalls of the IOC’s gender equity thresholds.” The Report also uncovers startling gender inequalities in athletic participation by men and women. Although competing in the [...]
“Let’s get Women’s Canoe into the Olympics Now!” by Albert McDonald. Excerpt: “Not including Women’s Canoe racing, in equal measure with the men, at the 2016 Olympic Games is unjust. Plain and simple. There can only be one reason – politics. There are politics because the IOC has put a “cap” on the total number [...]
