March 8 is the International Women’s Day. It is not only an occasion to congratulate ladies and give sincere compliments but also an opportunity to remind them of more serious things – for example, the fight for women’s rights, as well as their achievements, including in sports.
It is generally accepted that everything depends only on the abilities of sportsmen and sportswomen. However, female athletes still face many specific challenges – from stereotypes and discrimination to a lack of funding and a low level of infrastructure compared to men’s competitions.
In honor of the holiday, we would like to remember outstanding Nigerian sportswomen who have become symbols of perseverance and fortitude.
Nigerian women who inspire:
- Tobi Amusan is a world champion and world record holder in the 100-meter hurdles. She also managed to get a Master of Arts and proved that it is possible to combine studies with a successful sports career.
- Asisat Oshoala is a six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year who has won every trophy possible with Barcelona. The Nigerian is one of the best female football players and the first African nominee for the Ballon d’Or among women.
- Ese Brume is a four-time African long jump champion and the first African to win two medals at the World Championships. She also achieved the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
- Blessing Oborududu’s parents told her that wrestling was not a woman’s sport. Fortunately, Blessing managed to change their minds. She won the African Championship 13 times, and at the Tokyo Olympics, she became the first Nigerian medalist in this sport!
- Funke Oshonaike – in 2021, she became the first woman in history to compete in seven Olympics. In 2016, the table tennis legend was Nigeria’s flag bearer at the Rio Games.
Supporting women’s sports: 1xBet’s contribution
The issue of gender equality in sports remains relevant, and companies like 1xBet help to change the situation. Here are some examples of how this is happening.
- The brand ambassador in Nigeria is Suo, the first PINJIN female commentator in the country’s history, who is also the chief of the Urubo people. Being responsible for over a million people is a difficult and necessary thing, but what’s more important is that Suo inspires all Nigerian women to take up sports.
- Miracle Chipito from Zambia became the first medalist in the IMMAF World Championship in the history of her country. According to Chipito, 1xBet’s help with tools and logistics allowed her to focus on the competition without being distracted by less important things.
- With the support of the reliable bookmaker, the Waziri Cup tournament was held in Kenya, featuring women’s teams. 1xBet has never considered football a purely male sport and actively invests in developing women’s national competitions, providing squads with jerseys and sports equipment.
Female athletes in Africa have proven that sport has no gender boundaries. Their stories inspire thousands of girls to take up sports, overcome obstacles, and reach the top.
Women in sports are not only about talent and achievements but also about strength of spirit and willingness to go against stereotypes and the opinions of others. The company 1xBet admires them and is proud of the opportunity to help them change the sports world, making it more beautiful and brighter.
