The city is aiming to lead the way as the UK’s capital for women and girls in sport, launching a year-long campaign to celebrate female achievement and inspire everyone to get active.
Fast becoming a powerhouse for women’s sport, Brighton & Hove has a growing reputation both nationally and internationally.
The city has already hosted major tournaments, including the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 and last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup and is home to Brighton & Hove Albion’s Women’s Super League team.
There are also hopes that Brighton & Hove will be named as a host city for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2035, while later this year, international women’s cricket returns to Hove when England take on New Zealand.
Brighton & Hove City Council is determined to make the most of these opportunities, and this month will launch its Sport Lifts Her Higher campaign.
The campaign aims for women and girls to get active and celebrate the work of schools, colleges, charities and grassroots organisations across the city.
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