Youngest Olympian at 2016 Games makes waves for education

15-year-old swimming sensation Gaurika Singh…

Introducing Malala Fund’s Game Changers series

During the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, we are highlighting young female athletes who defy convention on and off the field.

Métis teen activist and athlete speaks out for missing and murdered indigenous women

19-year-old Tracie Léost uses her voice (and running shoes) to advocate for indigenous peoples in Canada.

Meet Nigeria’s first female skeleton Olympian

Before making history in PyeongChang, Simidele Adeagbo speaks to us about being the first female skeleton Olympian from Africa, her advice for young athletes…

“When I play football, I am safe.”

In Brazil’s most violent favelas, girls find solace in football —…

When restrictive gender roles get in the way of her dream, this Roma boxer punches back

14-year-old Haven Shepherd makes a splash as a swimming sensation and advocate for para-athletes

The swimmer sets her sights on qualifying for the 2020 Paralympics and increasing awareness about…

Para-athlete fights for disability rights in India

Para-table tennis star Suvarna Raj speaks out about injustices in her community and hopes to inspire her peers to follow suit.

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini: “I am strong enough to make others believe in their dreams again.”

This 15-year-old Indian runner won’t stay in her lane when it comes to gender discrimination

Track star Akshara breaks down stigmas for a new generation of sportswomen.

Overcoming hurdles on the track and in the classroom

17-year-old Australian track and field star Scarlett Pye writes about petitioning to study engineering at the local boys’ school and earning top marks…

Colombia’s champion freediver dishes on athletics and advocacy

A conversation with world record holder Sofía Gómez Uribe.

The fastest woman on blades helps the next generation of para-athletes

Paralympian Marlou van Rhijn breaks down barriers preventing disabled children from participating in sports.

Tackling barriers to women’s football in Pakistan

Hajra Khan, captain of the Pakistani national women’s football team, fights to empower girls through sport.

Inside the life of a 17-year-old athlete from India

When Rani isn’t roller skating, practising martial…

20-year-old Pakistani squash star works to level the playing field for female athletes

Noorena Shams hopes to empower the next generation of young sportswomen.