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2022-02-27T05:14:53.205Z


As a showcase for the youngest, sport continues to be a source of values ​​and its symbolism has an importance that we cannot ignore


Megan Rapinoe celebrates a United States goal in the last World Cup. Bernadett Szabo (REUTERS)

There are barriers in sport that are broken down off the pitch.

Advances that allow us to instill in the new generations a more egalitarian way of life.

As a showcase for the youngest, sport continues to be a source of deep-seated values ​​and its symbolism has an importance that we cannot ignore.

Just a few days ago, American soccer achieved something unprecedented: equal pay for men and women on the national team became a reality.

In its demand for equality, the women's section has managed to see aggrieved rights recognized, with the consequent compensation by the Federation, estimated at 24 million dollars (21.2 euros in exchange).

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From now on, the representatives of the women's national team will receive the same salary as the men for their international matches.

It seems like both a fair and consistent move.

Although it is not a determining factor, the girls have been world champions four times (1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019), accumulating sporting successes far superior to the men's section, which has never lifted a title of that caliber.

It was in 2016 when they began to strongly defend their position, raising their voices and fighting for their rights in the offices.

Years later, after a path full of obstacles, they have been rewarded.

They are an example in the world of sport and, surely, a mirror in which many disciplines can look at themselves in the same situation.

The importance of this movement lies in breaking what seems given and immovable, and that is a merit that will always be owed to them.

Society is evolving.

Yesterday's reality cannot be judged with today's eyes, but any progress towards equality and mutual respect should be welcomed.

There is still a long way to go, there are multiple situations to amend, but we must celebrate each small advance that is achieved in this regard.

In the world of tennis we are lucky to have an increasingly strong parity.

Although there are still certain economic gaps, for years women (WTA) have had access to prizes identical to their male counterparts (ATP) in the most important tournaments in the world.

This has been achieved with struggles for years, claims defending a firm position and a good policy of promoting sport.

I trust and hope that this reality will be extended to the rest of the disciplines.

Those messages that affirm that women sell less, that they have less visibility or that they generate a lower amount are justifications for a fish that bites its tail.

If the media do not give some coverage, this measure is unbalanced from the beginning, without providing the same opportunities to athletes.

It is a debate that has been going on for decades, and turning this wheel will not be achieved overnight.

But we must make an effort to prioritize certain details.

We must make a firm commitment to women, provide them with opportunities for the public, allow female athletes to become role models for the youngest due to their pure sporting talent.

Allow women to lead powerful projects if they have the capacity for them, ensure that they fulfill important roles in society, in any field.

Glass ceilings should not undeservedly stunt any career growth.

Hopefully the struggle of the American soccer players, and what they have achieved with their tenacity, be an example for the rest of society.

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