RIVERSIDE, Calif. – UC Riverside Athletics is proud to continue its yearly celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. For 39 years now, this special day has been commemorated to celebrate and recognize the millions of women and girls all over the world who have paved pathways, broken glass ceilings and continue to inspire the next generation.
On February 3, 1987, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5606 declaring February 4, 1987, as National Women in Sports Day.
Now referred to as National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), it is an annual day of observation to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of female athletes.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day was originally started as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her achievements and work for equality. Hyman died suddenly of Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder of the connective tissue, in 1986 while competing in a volleyball tournament in Japan. Since then, the day of observance has evolved to recognize all female athletes, their past and current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation for girls and women as well as the progress made since Title IX was passed in 1972.
This year’s celebration will give Highlander fans a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite UCR female student-athletes. UCR Athletics will showcase daily written and video content ahead of the Highlanders’ women’s basketball home game against UC San Diego on Thursday, February 6. Be on the lookout on Twitter and Instagram for these exciting stories!
MONDAY
Promo: UCR Women’s Basketball vs. UC San Diego!
@UCR_Athletics on Twitter and Instagram is your one-stop shop for details on Thursday’s FREE game against UC San Diego! Check out the game promotion and mark your calendars!
TUESDAY
Video: Can the Highlanders recognize themselves from past playing days?
We’re putting a camera and some old photos in front of the UCR women’s basketball team to see if they can recognize themselves in their past playing days!
WEDNESDAY
Video feature: Fatimat Yusuf-Olukoju
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