Holly Bradshow and Tess Howard have spoken on sports kits for women and girls.

Holly Bradshow, a designer who has worked on sports kits for Olympians and other elite athletes, and Tess Howard, a writer who covers the intersection of gender and sports, join host Jessica Luther to discuss the design of women’s sports kits, how they differ from men’s kits, and the ways in which they can be improved.

Holly and Tess also talk about the importance of including women’s sports teams in video games and other media, and the need for more female sportscasters.

This episode is sure to be of interest to anyone who cares about gender equity in sports, or who simply wants to learn more about the design of sports kits. Holly and Tess provide insight and expertise that is sure to educate and entertain.

The group discussed the importance of making sure that girls have the opportunity to take part in sport, and that they feel comfortable doing so. Holly Bradshaw spoke about how she had benefited from feeling part of a team, and Tess Howard emphasised the importance of role models for young girls. Wendy Taylor highlighted the work that the Youth Sport Trust is doing to get more girls into sport, and Rimla Akhtar spoke about the need to challenge stereotypes.

The panel agreed that there is still more work to be done to get more girls into sport, but they were optimistic about the future. Holly Bradshaw said she hoped that her success would inspire other girls to take up javelin, and Tess Howard said she hoped to see more girls playing hockey.

Wendy Taylor said that the Youth Sport Trust would continue to work hard to get more girls into sport, and Rimla Akhtar said she hoped to see more Muslim women in leadership roles in sport. Make sure to check out The Game Changers podcast for more great episodes like this one!