Panthers Pen Letter, Others Post Tributes For National Girls And Women in Sports Day

In the words of Beyoncé and echoed by the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team, who runs the world?

Wednesday marked the 36th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. 

Powered by the Women’s Sports Foundation, it is observed during the first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments and impact of women in sports and recognize the continued fight for equality. 

This year is also the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which was signed into law on June 23, 1972, and stated “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity.” 

Across the country, collegiate programs, professional teams, athletes and sports media are celebrating the day that honors the progress that has been made and what still needs to be done for equality in sports. Some created videos in honor of their women’s teams, others pulled quotes and almost all shared photos that would inspire the next generation. 

The Panthers took it a step further, though, as Nicole Tepper and other employees penned letters to future women in sports, some focusing on specific roles within the franchise such as entertainment coordinators, sports marketers and interns.

“Dear future women in sports,” Tepper wrote. “Be brave, be confident, challenge yourself, take constructive criticism to your advantage, be strong, be a team player, be loyal. Love what you do every day but most of all be happy.”

Dear Future Women in Sports,#NGWSD https://t.co/GMuaRJAbYA

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) February 2, 2022

In the words of Beyoncé and echoed by the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team, who runs the world? 

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day with @gatorade –

Thankful for those who inspire us, honored to be an inspiration to others! Who runs the world? 😈 pic.twitter.com/cMkP2Ne4mX

— South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) February 2, 2022

It's National Girls and Women in Sports Day! 💪👏

Join the ACC as we celebrate the excellence of women — in competition and in life. #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/MtoQxBrPue

— The ACC (@theACC) February 2, 2022

Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Girls and women will always have a spot in the #INDYCAR community.

Join us in celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day.#NGWSD // @WomensSportsFdn pic.twitter.com/ByoXBnZnJ6

— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) February 2, 2022

Invest in women. Support women.

For us, every day is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Remember, you all, we all, belong in this space.

Happy #NGWSD! pic.twitter.com/7Wb5vmAJpT

— KC Current (@thekccurrent) February 2, 2022

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! ✨

I wish I could go back and tell the little girl in this picture that the sport would change her life forever.

Here’s to you, kid. And may you keep fighting for all the girls and children that come after you 💛 pic.twitter.com/lxjNKZcR8C

— Kai (@hiyakaiya) February 2, 2022

Women in sports are 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆

Join us in celebrating girls and women in sports, not only today, but every day!

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day | #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/RP9UUmkYFu

— Clemson Softball 🥎 (@clemsonsoftball) February 2, 2022

We celebrate all the women of NASCAR!

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/0HEJRSwe9N

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) February 2, 2022