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GoGirlGo is a youth sports equity society tackling the gender gap in sport — building confidence, community, and lifelong active habits in young women.
Girls leave sport at twice the rate of boys by age 14
of girls feel they don't belong in sport
Students reached across schools in Chennai
of sporty girls disengage after primary school
We're changing that →
The numbers
can't be ignored.
Teenage girls aren't voluntarily leaving sport — they're being pushed out by deep-rooted stereotypes, structural inequality, and a system that wasn't built for them.
of girls drop out of sports during adolescence
This is 6 times higher than the drop-out rate of adolescent boys
drop by age 14, girls are dropping out of sports at higher rates than boys
A finding backed by 25+ years of research.
of girls feel they do not belong in sport
Fear of judgement and low confidence are the top barriers.
more sport opportunities boys have than girls each year
The structural inequality starts early.
Sources: Women's Sports Foundation, Sport England, Women in Sport (2024). Data reflects UK and US youth sports participation research.
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of girls who were "sporty" disengage from sport after primary school
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Why Girls Leave Sport — School Talk
Heard from our
community.
Real words from students, parents, and educators who've experienced GoGirlGo.
“I thought sport wasn't for me as I was never picked first, never the fastest. GoGirlGo showed me that sport can just be about moving and feeling good.”
Aisha Mehra
14
“Growing up, I always felt out of place in sports because I wasn't naturally athletic or competitive. GoGirlGo completely changed that for me. They showed me that staying active isn't about being the star player—it's simply about celebrating what my body can do and enjoying the rush of endorphins.”
Rohini Gupta
21
“For years, I avoided sports because I associated them with the pressure of winning and keeping up with the fastest runners. GoGirlGo redefined fitness for me. They created a space where the only goal is to move at your own pace and feel great in your own skin”
Kriti Sagar
14
“Being part of GoGirlGo helped me break stereotypes and discover my true potential. It inspired me to dream bigger, work harder, and prove that girls belong in every sport.”
Kavya Mehta
18
“GoGirlGo transformed my perspective on sports. It gave me the courage to participate, compete, and believe that every girl deserves a chance to shine on and off the field.”
Jenny Desouza
21
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