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‘Too many girls miss out’: new research show extent of gap to boys in sport participation

The Guardian UK Wednesday 01 July 2026, 08:30 UTC By Exclusive by Matt Hughes 1 min read
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All 650 UK parliamentary constituencies analysedGirls living in cities the least likely to be activeTeenage girls are facing a postcode lottery regarding their access to sport, with those in urban areas missing out on 100 minutes of exercise each week compared with boys, a gap that falls to 75 minutes in rural communities. New research from consultancy Public First published on Wednesday reveals stark inequalities in participation across the UK, with girls living in cities the least likely...

  • All 650 UK parliamentary constituencies analysed

  • Girls living in cities the least likely to be active

Teenage girls are facing a postcode lottery regarding their access to sport, with those in urban areas missing out on 100 minutes of exercise each week compared with boys, a gap that falls to 75 minutes in rural communities.

New research from consultancy Public First published on Wednesday reveals stark inequalities in participation across the UK, with girls living in cities the least likely to be active.

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