Women in sport

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Carinthian athletes Lisa Perterer (left), Magda Lobnig (center) and Lara Vadlau (right) are currently taking part in the Olympic Games in France.(Bild: zvg )

Women have been fighting for equal rights in elite sport for decades and are often ridiculed. Three Carinthian female Olympians demand: "Don't reduce us to our periods!"

The Carinthian Olympic Center is campaigning for more appreciation in women's sport in all areas. "We still have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to this topic," emphasizes Barbara Pirker-Praschnig, coach of the top athletes at the Carinthian base. The nutritionist criticizes the fact that "women-specific issues such as the menstrual cycle, adapted training and nutrition are hardly ever discussed, especially in top-class sport".