’We are not all in the same boat. We are in the same storm. Some are on super-yachts. Some have just the one oar.’ How COVID-19 exaggerated global inequities in professional sport

Inequalities across the physical activity landscape: the need for ‘structural humility’ to optimise sports and exercise medicine

“…In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing social inequalities. There was a disproportionate increase in the physical, mental and financial burden experienced by female athletes, those with disabilities and those from low-income and middle-income countries,3 while exposing a strong association between death rates, area-level socio-economic deprivation and ethnic groups 4. COVID-19 exposed and highlighted the need for action and change.…”

Call for ‘movement equity’: what (and who) are we still missing in the conversation on physical activity and health?

“…Worldwide, we are experiencing a physical inactivity crisis which disproportionately affects marginalised communities, including women and girls,1 racialised and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities 2. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these inequities 3. Despite best practice guidance and Calls to Action from the WHO4 and UNESCO,5 we are falling short of our global physical activity targets.…”