Inspiring stories, interviews, and highlights of Latina athletes making waves in the sports world. Celebrate their achievements, challenges, and contributions to sports with our coverage.
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Latinas like Estela Morales, Azucena Maldonado, and Fleriser Bello are transforming golf into a space of leadership, business, and empowerment. Through community-led initiatives and fearless advocacy, they're proving that Latinas belong on the green—and are here to lead.
Latina horse riders are reshaping the horse riding scene in Latin America. From Mexican charras to Colombian vaqueras, they excel in once male-dominated sports. Blending tradition and innovation, they show courage, fight for equality, and inspire new generations in joining the sport.
Latino athletes shined at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning numerous medals for the USA, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highlights include Rebeca Andrade's historic gymnastics victories and Alyssa Mendoza's boxing debut.
Indigenous women across Latin America are transforming the sports world by reviving cultural traditions and breaking barriers. From the ancient Mayan game Pok-Ta-Pok to ultramarathons and wrestling, these women showcase resilience and strength, promoting cultural reclamation and gender equality.
A recent event with the Argentina Women's National Team highlights gender disparity in Latin American football. Despite progress, challenges remain. Brazil dominates regional competitions, and CONMEBOL's mixed signals and global struggles for equal pay persist.
Marcela Marañon, a disabled Latina, defied the odds by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. After a life-altering accident, she embraced sports and challenged stereotypes about disabilities. Her climb, a testament to resilience, fueled her advocacy for disabled rights and community support projects.
As a world champ, Latina NFL ambassador Diana Flores transforms flag football, breaking gender norms, promoting equality in sports, and boosting its global appeal.
Over the years, strength sports like powerlifting which stems from weightlifting have seen an uptick in participation by women. What is powerlifting? It is where the heaviest weight is used in three different categories: squat, benchpress and deadlift. Fitness experts say the benefits of lifting weights whether in workout or
Maria Solis Belizaire, an Afro-Latina runner and activist is founder of Latinos Run. Never did Maria believe that cultivating interest and a community for running would shape her mind, body and soul. In 2018, Maria launched a campaign called Project Run 50 where will run in each state across the
In recent years, we’re seeing more women dominate the sports world. From Serena Williams (who can arguably be the best athlete in the world) to Ronda Rousey, Chloe Kim and Naomi Osaka. And the list is nowhere nearly being done with women holding executive spots in the Olympics, FIFA
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