The fight for equal pay in sports has spanned generations and disciplines. Despite the victories that women have notched up, there are miles to go
Ramona Bachmann (1st L) of Switzerland celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between Philippines and Switzerland at Dunedin Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently announced equal prize money for both men’s and women’s teams at ICC events. It’s a historic step given the pay gulf that exists between the two genders.
Consider that England won $1.6 million in prize money for winning the men’s T20 World Cup, while the Australian women’s team won $1 million for the same trophy.
It’s not just in cricket. Pay disparity is a lingering issue across generations and across most professional sports.