The movement that’s changing the conversation in sports journalism

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Only 4% of sports reporting highlights female competitors – but even when it does get coverage – it’s not always for the women’s sporting merit.

The #covertheathlete movement is using social media in a bid to combat sexism in sport journalism.

The movement aims to reduce sexist commentary, inappropriate interview questions, and articles focused on physical appearance.

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