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Judge dismisses 2 suits vs. ex-snowboard coach Peter Foley, USSS, USOPC

by admin | Dec 29, 2023 | #MeToo, SEW

A California judge has dismissed two cases against former U.S. snowboard head coach Peter Foley, the national federation and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee because of lack of jurisdiction. “We acknowledge the Court’s recent decision...

Sakshi Malik quits wrestling after election of new WFI president; Vinesh says ‘harassment will continue’

by admin | Dec 22, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW

Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement from wrestling, as the Olympic medallist confirmed she would not compete under newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India president, Sanjay Kumar Singh – who she termed a ‘right-hand’ of former WFI...

32 female athletes file lawsuit against Oregon citing Title IX violations

by admin | Dec 4, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW

Thirty-two female athletes filed a lawsuit against the University of Oregon on Friday that alleges the school is violating Title IX. The plaintiffs, who are all either on the varsity beach volleyball team or the club rowing team, are accusing the school of “depriving...

Spain’s Hermoso received threats over Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss

by admin | Nov 7, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW

Spain international Jenni Hermoso, speaking publicly for the first time since winning the World Cup, told GQ in an exclusive interview that she underwent counseling after receiving threats over the unsolicited kiss she received from then-Spanish Football Federation...

FIFA bans Spain’s Luis Rubiales over unwanted kiss at World Cup

by admin | Oct 30, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW

FIFA announced Monday that it has banned former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for three years over violations of the organization’s disciplinary code. Spain soccer star Jenni Hermoso had accused Rubiales of grabbing and kissing her without her...

Hermoso trains with Spain for first time after Rubiales kiss scandal

by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW

Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso returned to training with the Spanish national team on Monday for the first time since disgraced former president of the country’s football federation Luis Rubiales resigned. The 33-year-old has become a symbol in the...

New women’s pro volleyball league just doubled its funding, thanks to famous investors

by admin | Oct 4, 2023 | #MeToo, Leadership, Representation

More and more people are putting more and more money into women’s sports. Need proof? League One Volleyball just brought in $35 million in its second round of fundraising — more than doubling the money invested in the startup league. Investors comprise a roster...

Spanish court includes former women’s soccer coach Vilda in probe over Rubiales kiss

by admin | Sep 27, 2023 | #MeToo, Leadership, Representation, SEW

The investigating judge at Spain’s High Court has expanded the scope of a sexual assault probe over the allegedly non-consensual kiss on women’s national team player Jenni Hermoso to include Jorge Vilda, the squad’s former coach, the court said on...

Olympic bobsledder Aja Evans files lawsuit alleging sexual assault by team chiropractor

by admin | Sep 22, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW

Olympic medalist bobsledder Aja Evans filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging a doctor on Team USA’s medical staff for years sexually harassed and sexually abused her during treatment sessions. Dr. Jonathan Wilhelm, a chiropractor who operates multiple clinics in Montana,...

Spain players end boycott after federation commits to change

by admin | Sep 20, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW

The vast majority of Spain’s women’s squad agreed to end their boycott of the national team early on Wednesday after the country’s football federation (RFEF) said it would make “immediate and profound changes” to its structure. The...
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