The 'Leading Women in Sports' cycle, promoted by the Department of Sports, has underscored the need to increase women's presence in decision-making roles within the Catalan sports system. Minister Berni Álvarez announced that the Government is close to approving a decree that will allow for the remuneration of club and federation presidencies, a key measure to encourage female participation in management bodies. Furthermore, he recalled that the Women's Sports Boost Plan has a budget of 23.5 million euros and that efforts are underway with universities to promote sports practice among students and prevent dropouts.
In the realm of high performance, economic aid for elite athletes, amounting to 1.5 million euros, guarantees the budget allocated to pregnant women. The Sports Prescription program has also enabled many women to improve their physical and emotional well-being by receiving sports as a therapeutic tool.
The event featured presentations and round tables addressing topics such as authentic leadership in sports management, creating networking opportunities for women, and the need for more female role models. Successful experiences from Tarragona's associative fabric were presented, including those from Nàstic de Tarragona, AE Vent d'Estrop Vogadors de Cambrils, and the Consell Esportiu del Tarragonès.
During the ceremony, the Women's Sports Boost Plan awards were presented to entities such as the Punt de Voluntariat de Tarragona and the first women's team of CTT Ganxets de Reus. The mayor of Tarragona, Rubén Viñuales, emphasized the importance of these activities in multiplying female leadership and combating sexism in sports.
The exhibition ‘Oracle’ by Lurdes R. Basolí concluded the event, paying tribute to the region's female athletes and recovering the memory of their careers.
