- Jan 27, 2011
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So there an article on bbc sport about the lack of parity in prize money between mens and womens sports, with football being mentioned as one of the worst offenders.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29744400
This gist of it is that they want to close the gap and they talk about 70% of sports offering equal money which is what they are aspiring to.
I know Tennis is one of the most high profile sports where an equal prize fund is given, and although this has caused a bit of contention over the years because of the fact women play less tennis for the same money, on the whole people seem happy.
Obviously the gap between mens and womens football prize funds is huge but then of course so is the money generated by each game I would assume.
I always thought that prize funds were dictated by sponsors and linked to turnover etc so assuming football starting paying equal money, who foots the bill? Shouldn't popularity/competitiveness of the sport dictate earnings?
Be interested in gaining the opinion of some of the female members too @spursgirls @spurs_girl_tasha @CosmicHotspur @Hot-Spur (and any others it's not exclusive!) do you watch women's sports specifically? Do you find it as enjoyable? Etc.
My opinion is let the people decide. If the football is as entertaining then the viewing levels will be comparable and the sponsors will be more interested so prize funds should increase but I know it's a bit chicken/egg that if the money isn't there the standard will always be lacking.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29744400
This gist of it is that they want to close the gap and they talk about 70% of sports offering equal money which is what they are aspiring to.
I know Tennis is one of the most high profile sports where an equal prize fund is given, and although this has caused a bit of contention over the years because of the fact women play less tennis for the same money, on the whole people seem happy.
Obviously the gap between mens and womens football prize funds is huge but then of course so is the money generated by each game I would assume.
I always thought that prize funds were dictated by sponsors and linked to turnover etc so assuming football starting paying equal money, who foots the bill? Shouldn't popularity/competitiveness of the sport dictate earnings?
Be interested in gaining the opinion of some of the female members too @spursgirls @spurs_girl_tasha @CosmicHotspur @Hot-Spur (and any others it's not exclusive!) do you watch women's sports specifically? Do you find it as enjoyable? Etc.
My opinion is let the people decide. If the football is as entertaining then the viewing levels will be comparable and the sponsors will be more interested so prize funds should increase but I know it's a bit chicken/egg that if the money isn't there the standard will always be lacking.