WISWeek2025 - Female Sportsfest, Belfast

WISWeek2025 - Celebating the visibility of women in sport by revisiting Female Sportsfest in Belfast in February, connecting women and girls through sport and community. Led by Ulster Boxing Council IABA this event was proudly in partnership with Basketball NI, The Irish Football Association and Athletics NI The event, hosted at the Girdwood Community Hub, kicked off with a non-contact boxing session led by Ulster High Performance boxers, including double Olympian and multi Commonwealth Games medalist, Michaela Walsh, alongside UHP athletes Nicole Clyde and Courtney McCrudden. The session was led by Female Participation Coach, Lynsey McMillan and Ingrid Quinn of Evolution BC There were also information booths hosted by the PSNI, mental health charity TAMI, nutritionist, and the female sports forum, sharing resources. Ulster Participation Officer, Louise McKenzie, says “This event showcased a range of opportunities and services available in the local area and was a fantastic opportunity to share resources, build partnerships and discover how we can collectively support the community.”