Proud of the South Morningside Girls’ Football team for championing equality
We were delighted to see the South Morningside Primary School girls’ football team featured recently on BBC news.
QMPF has a special connection to this group, having sponsored their kits two years ago. At that time, with increasing interest in girls’ sport and local grassroots football, the Primary 6 and 7 squad had expanded to nearly 40 players and outgrown their existing strips.
Beyond their enjoyment and success together on the pitch, the team has drawn attention for a different reason. After winning the Edinburgh Summer Cup last year, the players successfully challenged the disparity in trophy sizes between boys’ and girls’ tournaments, taking a stand for fairness and equality. The local organisers responded very positively by sourcing an equivalent girls’ trophy.
We are incredibly proud to see a group we supported in a small way, take it to the next level with such a meaningful initiative. Congratulations to the girls for setting such a fantastic example!
BBC news article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clymzpl58z0o
Photo credit: Stephen Tierney.