The public committee that will examine and promote women's sports in Israel met for the first time yesterday (Tuesday).
The committee set up by the Minister of Culture and Sports and according to a government decision, will examine in the coming months the desired policy for the promotion of women's sports in Israel through legislation, research and resource allocation and will propose new ways to promote women in sports in Israel.
The committee will be headed by Polly Bronstein, social entrepreneur and CEO of the Initiative of the Century, and among the 38 members of the committee will be the footballer Oshrat Eini, former captain of the Israeli team; former basketball player Liron Cohen, former captain of the Israeli team; Adv. Yossi Sharabi, CEO To the Football Association;
Ran Konik, Mayor of Givatayim;
Shani Hershko, coach of the Israeli women's judo team;
Moran Samuel, world champion in Paralympic rowing.
The celebratory opening was attended by the wife of the President of the State, Mrs. Michal Herzog, who promotes the issue of women's sports and considers it of great importance, and therefore is honored to welcome the opening of the discussions of the Committee for the Advancement of Women's Sports.
The committee is expected to submit its recommendations to the Minister of Culture and Sports within six months, and will have to propose additional solutions to the challenges of women's sports, such as limited media exposure and large gender gaps that exist in women’s participation in sports.
The wife of the President, Mrs. Michal Herzog: "A change is needed in the treatment of women's sports. The President's House has started operating in the field of sports, whether in honor, in basketball clubs and more. We are full partners of the Ministry of Culture and Sports to expand support and activity in other industries."
"Promoting women's sports is important and integrating young people and people with disabilities in both popular sports and achievement sports as a tool for social advancement. Through sports, stigmas, connections and friendships are broken. As soon as I heard that a committee was formed, In cooperation with the local government, in discussions about budgeting and structure and in the combination of different populations to create the dialogue between them. More feminine. "
Minister of Culture and Sports Hili Trooper: "The start of the committee's work is gratifying. This is an important step in promoting equality in sports and I see great importance in this committee and especially, of course, in its recommendations and conclusions. And wish great success in this important task. "
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