Global "Jump for Change" skipathon challenge launched

The G100 Sports Empowerment & Championships Wing, led by Ms Mapulane Phohleli from Lesotho, proudly launches an inspiring global movement: Skipathon Challenge – Jump for Change! Running from March 21 to April 21, this initiative unites women and girls worldwide in a vibrant celebration of strength, creativity, and resilience, using the power of sport to drive meaningful change.

Sport as a Catalyst for Social Change

The Skipathon Challenge is more than just a fitness activity. It’s a movement dedicated to amplifying women's voices and championing gender equality through sport. The movement showcases how sport fosters inclusion, leadership, and social impact by uniting participants around a simple yet powerful symbol, the skipping rope.

Goals of the Skipathon Challenge

Promote sport and an active lifestyle as tools for empowerment, inspiring connection, solidarity, and self-confidence among women worldwide.
Raise awareness about the G100 Sports Empowerment & Championships Wing and its mission to uplift women in sports.

How to Join the Skipathon Challenge

Grab a skipping rope – or get creative and make your own! Use repurposed materials like old t-shirts, fabric strips, or natural fibers to craft a unique skipping rope.
Capture the energy! Take photos and videos of women in action, showcasing their spirit, strength, and determination.
Share inspiring stories of women in your sports community – highlighting their achievements, creativity, and resilience.
Tag @CountryChairsSportsEmpowermentG100 on Facebook.
Record your jumps and share them using #G100JumpForChange to inspire others globally.

Statement from Ms Mapulane Phohleli, Global Chair of the G100 Sports Empowerment & Championships Wing

”Skipping rope is not just a physical exercise; it is an act of empowerment. Through this challenge, we aim to:

Promote health and well-being, ensuring that women and girls have access to active lifestyles that boost confidence and physical strength.
Break barriers and stereotypes, proving that women and girls belong in all spaces, including sports and leadership.
Foster community engagement, bringing people together from diverse backgrounds to advocate for equality and inclusion.
Build resilience and self-confidence, inspiring young girls to dream big and work towards their goals with determination.

As we take part in this Skipathon Challenge, let every jump remind us that empowerment is a movement, not just a moment. Every turn of the rope symbolizes breaking barriers, lifting voices, and unlocking opportunities for women and girls across the world. Together, let’s jump for a healthier future, a more equal society, and a world where every woman and girl can rise to her full potential.Let’s jump for change. Let’s jump for empowerment. Let’s jump for a better world! ”

About the G100 Sports Empowerment & Championships Wing

The G100 Sports Empowerment & Championships Wing is a global force for the advocacy, inclusion, and empowerment of women in sports. Led by Ms Mapulane Phohleli, a visionary African leader from Lesotho, this collective unites female leaders, athletes, and advocates dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of sports to promote gender equality, uphold Olympic values, and drive societal change in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With operations in 27 countries and an ambitious goal to expand to 100 nations, the wing serves as a hub for innovation and impactful initiatives. Membership is by invitation only, non-political, and non-religious, and the wing strongly focuses on creating opportunities for women to participate, lead, and excel in all areas of sports — from grassroots engagement to elite championships.

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