Mel C, a member of the ’90s supergroup that was at the forefront of the feminist movement at the time, has praised the advancements made in women’s sport.
Mel C has praised the advancements being made in British women’s sports, saying they are “more visible and celebrated” than when they were younger.
Prior to the Women’s Rugby World Cup this summer, the singer, 51, who is best known as Sporty Spice in the Spice Girls, spoke with England rugby star Natasha (Mo) Hunt. The women’s soccer team will also take part in the Euros.
There is a lot of women’s sport happening, Mel said. You may well know that we have to fight to gain notoriety and respect, which gives people more strength to succeed.
She continued, “My daughter is 16 and it’s been really interesting to me to see how much more choices she has as a girl in sport.” Girls are now more popular than ever in sports that were once thought to be “mens.”
Women role models in all sports, including football, rugby, and other sports, are absolutely smashing it. They are more visible and celebrated than they were when I was younger. Young girls who say, “I want to be a rugby player, and I think it’s possible, is exciting to hear that. Now that I have a daughter of my own, I understand how important it is to honor the incredible accomplishments women make both in sport and in music. We must maintain that momentum.
In their reflection on their careers, shared values, and the influence of female role models, Mel and Natasha Hunt were speaking during a campaign with Volvic.
According to new YouGov research, 87%* of women believe that team sports aid in the development of life skills like teamwork, resilience, and leadership. To encourage more girls in the UK to play the game, Volvic’s Force of Nature Fund is providing grants up to £5, 000.
Mel claimed that she almost feels like she is gearing up for a sporting event because she takes performance gigs so seriously.
She stated, “I’m really focused on getting in the best possible physical condition for my performances.” I want to give the best performance possible. I consider how diligently people have worked to purchase tickets to cover expenses like transportation, lodging, and so on. Because people have really marketed themselves as being here to support me, I believe I need to be on my A game.
She continued, “The Spice Girls had some insane moments. However, it felt like I was performing for my country when Sporty Spice came to London in 2012. I was prepared to get a tattoo to commemorate the occasion and everything! It was incredible, and it was my career’s absolute highlight.
Natasha, who inspired young girls to play rugby, won her first senior cap in 2011 and is a true force of nature with her dedication and outstanding performances.
There were very few role models to look up to when I was younger, she said. I believe Sporty Spice pretty much stands out as someone we could pin our hats on and say, “I want to be that.”
80%* of women believe that female rugby players like England’s rugby team are inspirational role models, despite 73% of women over the age of 35 believing they didn’t have one when they were growing up, according to Volvic’s new research.
84% of women concur that having visible female athletes will help the next generation encourage participation by going deeper than that.
