World Cup: Increasing knowledge about menstruation to keep girls in the game longer
By DW
17 August 2023 |
1:08 pm
A big part of New Zealand's World Cup legacy could involve keeping girls in football longer. To this end, a symposium focused on enhancing the understanding and acceptance of the effects of menstruation on athletes.
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