In this episode of the Whistle Project Podcast we talk to former gymnast Marta Lozano about the pros and cons of achieving success in gymnastics at such a young age. The former ‘Nadia Komaneshi’ of Galicia at the age of 10 is now retired from high performance sport and is studying to become a teacher. …
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Amber Kitchen – The princess of Muay thai – ‘I receive inappropriate videos and photos from strangers every day’ In this first episode of ‘The Whistle project podcasts’ Amber Kitchen speaks about her experiences of Verbal Sexual Harassment in sports. Amber Kitchen is an Muay thai celebrity with a very successful career. She competes at …
Carlota Fernández Osorio Age: 27 | Gender: Female |Sport: Karate | Nationality: Spanish “I know girls who are not doing as much exercise as they were before and girls who dropped out of sports because of these sorts of behaviors (Verbal Sexual Harassment).” Taking into account the following examples of Verbal Sexual Harassment and ‘catcalling’ …
Many thanks to USMA’s team for supporting WHISTLE PROJECT. After more than 50 years of activity, USMA has become the first sports club in the Selvazzano area in Italy and surrounding municipalities: today it has about 600 active athletes, and 80 coaches, managers and volunteers. A continuous growth, obtained thanks to the fact that USMA …
…When I was only 16, my new basketball coach started asking me about sexual stuff, like my preferences and my history…Sometimes even within earshot of others. I quit basketball forever…It was easier than telling my parents. JL I always go out for a jog in the evenings…that day I saw a group of 5 male …
Here at whistleproject.eu we are seeking for people of all ages, genders, nationalities and backgrounds to support our cause. What do I have to do? It’s easy! Just take a picture/video of yourself, either alone or with your friends, colleagues, team mates, family, pets… The only requirement is to do the ‘whistle gesture’ as shown …
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