Raising the profile of marginalised and underrepresented athletes and sports professionals.
Susita Das, a tennis player from India, shifted around the globe but the one thing she took along with herself was her love for the sport. She talks to us about her pursuit of tennis, her break from the sport and finally touches upon her plans for the future as a tennis coach. Sarah Fatima: …
Susita Das on her journey, tennis in India and women in sports Read More »
Tiffany Melius, born and raised in Brisbane, Australia and now lives and climbs in North Vancouver, Canada is an Australian pro-climber. In 2016, Melius became the Australian Women’s Bouldering Champion and in 2017 became the Oceania Continental Climbing Champion. Sportageous caught up with Tiffany to discuss her adventurous childhood, giving back to the community, her …
Tiffany Melius talks Climbing mentorship and withdrawing her Olympic bid Read More »
Nicole Allison, football agent, women’s football consultant and advisor, caught up with Sportageous to talk about women in football, the challenges of female athletes and her own unique career. Her keen interest in football led her to pursue a career in sports management, and her experience working with Tottenham Hotspurs and alongside other athletes has …
The women’s game with football consultant & agent, Nicole Allison Read More »
Katharina Saurwein is a professional rock climber and coach from Austria. She has won Rock Master Festival in Arco, climbed Final Frontier and Tainted Love. We had a quick catch up with Katharina to talk about climbing in Austria, coaching and much more. Kinza Tahir: Tell us about your likes and interests outside of climbing? …
Katharina Saurwein: climbing the Final Frontier, Tainted Love and coaching Read More »
Simply Squash Academy trains women from all backgrounds, be it professionals, university graduate or high schools students. Empowering women through sport, mentorship, education and dialogue, Simply Squash is a breath of fresh air for all women and girls wanting to join the game. We caught up with their founder Mayase Mibenge to discuss all that …
Simply Squash: mentorship and education for women with Maya Mibenge Read More »
BindiMaps is an app that is changing the way vision-impaired people navigate in stadiums and arenas. The program uses a simple audio system to describe where users are and what’s around them, finding the best way to get to their chosen destination. We caught up with the Founder and CEO of BindiMaps, Anna Wright to …
BindiMaps - SportsTech that improves the lives of the visually impaired Read More »
Lois Heuchan, a footballer for Charlton Athletic Football Club and a University of Kansas Soccer Alumni talks about her career in football. She shares her thoughts and insights on pusing for gender equality in football, the future of her game, and transitioning from college soccer in the US to playing for Charlton FC. Sarah Fatima: …
Lois Heuchan of Charlton Athletic on gender equality in football Read More »
Karen Redfern is a 56-year old former professional squash player from Brazil. She is also a 2-time Pan American Individual Champion and wishes to see Squash in the Olympics. Sportageous caught up with Karen Redfern on Brazil squash, the state of the game there and to discuss the future of it and how to maintain …
Karen Redfern on Brazil squash and winning the Pan Americans twice Read More »
A big fan of the USWNT, student-footballer Abigail Gerken is on her way to making a career out of her passion for football. She is currently working to get her dual degree in sports management and business finance. Abigail aspires to get her masters in sports and business law, then work in a sports agency …
Abigail Gerken: Making a career out of her love for football inspired by the USWNT Read More »
Kush Kumar is a professional Squash player and has been the junior national champion nine times. Kumar is the only Indian to win bronze in the world junior championship. Graduating from Trinity College with a Political Science degree and minor in Urban Studies, Kumar is currently working at Hedge fund in Boston, US. We caught …
Kush Kumar on winning matches, Indian squash and the future Read More »
