There have been attempts by various interest groups to close the sports participation gap between men and women. For example, Cortis (2009) notes that, in modern years, there have been attempts to address the barriers to women’s participation in sports through women centered organisations, events and exercise spaces. These women focused organisations, have provided several opportunities to engage in sports resulting in women feeling more confident and comfortable in sports and fitness environment Cortis (2009). The purpose of women only events is give women the opportunity to develop physical skills, health, and confidence associated with engaging in sports. Women centered gyms/spaces have found a place in sports events with several races like
