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Explained: Why do more young girls drop out of sports?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 21 Aug 2025, 8:19pm
Photo / NZ Herald
Photo / NZ Herald

Explained: Why do more young girls drop out of sports?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 21 Aug 2025, 8:19pm

A study recently came out that said girls in New Zealand are dropping out of sport at twice the rate of boys by the age of 14. 

The research revealed that 95 percent of girls aged 11-17 aren't active enough and by the age of 17, they spend 28 percent less time being active then boys.

D'Arcy spoke to clinical psychologist Dom Vettise to break the study down, and discuss the reasons why this may be happening.

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