×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Beyond the pitch: Why women in sports are rewriting the rules

Brigid Siantei Kashoi during an interview with The Standard. [Manuel Ntoyai, Standard]

When Brigid Siantei Kashoi talks about sports, she leans forward, her eyes alight. For her, sports are not just about running faster or scoring goals. They are about rewriting society’s playbook.

“When women take part in sports, they challenge stereotypes, shift cultures and rewrite what leadership looks like,” she says with conviction.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By Mose Sammy 16 hrs ago
Golf
Kivuitu stars to clinch back-to-back titles in Karen
By AFP 18 hrs ago
Sports
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo captures third straight world cross country title
By Mike Kihaki 20 hrs ago
Sports
Team Kenya reigns supreme at World Cross Country Championships in Florida
By AFP 1 day ago
Football
Osimhen leads Nigeria past Algeria into AFCON semi-finals