KTVU Sports: Hometown Heroes - Girls 4 Sports

KTVU's Keshawn Ward welcomes recent Dublin High School graduate Maegha Ramanathan to share her journey as the founder of Girls for Sports, a non-profit dedicated to empowering girls in athletics. Driven by her own experiences with sexism in sports, Maegha created the organization to combat female inferiority in sports and encourage girls' participation. She proudly announces her upcoming receipt of the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at the ESPYs, a testament to her impactful work. Megha details how Girls for Sports has integrated nearly 40,000 girls into sports nationwide, highlighting a success story of a girl who, with Megha's help, overcame body shaming to lead her own chapter. The non-profit has also raised significant funds and donated sports equipment internationally, receiving prestigious accolades like the Diana Award. Megha emphasizes the importance of self-belief for young girls and invites them to join or start their own initiatives to promote equity in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices