Women's Sport Week returns to celebrate women's sport

Following the success of previous years, Women's Sport Week returns in the summer to celebrate what is expected to be another fantastic year.

From the cricket and rugby World Cups, to the European football and hockey championships, this year sees a host of international sporting events taking place, shaping the year to be one of the greatest yet for elite women's sport.

Positioned at the start of summer, Women's Sport Week will kick off between June 19 and 25 and the campaign is hoping to build on the momentum of last year's successful Women's Sport Week in October.

Sport England will be joined by National Governing bodies, the government and major broadcasters - including Sky Sports - and the aim is to generate debate and encourage people to show their support.

The week will focus on celebrating women's sport from all levels, whilst also encouraging more women and girls to get involved and the sports minister Tracey Crouch expects this year to be bigger than ever.

"With a number of major events taking place, 2017 is a big year for women's sport and I know that the nation will be right behind our inspirational female stars," she said.

"We want more women and girls to get involved in sport and enjoy the huge benefits that being active brings to their lives."

And Anna Edwards, producer of the Sky Sportswomen show, says she is looking forward to the array of different events to be showcased live on Sky Sports over the coming year.

"Sky Sports is a huge supporter of women's sport all year round both on and off screen," she said.

"Our schedule of this year includes the Women's Cricket World Cup, the British Open, the Kia Super League and the Vitality Netball Superleague.

"During Women's Sport Week Sky is looking forward to celebrating the achievements of those involved in grassroots sport right through to the female stars on our screens."

Annamarie Phelps of British Rowing added: "As a national governing body, we are proud to be supporting Women's Sport Week.

"Alongside colleagues in other governing bodies, we'll be championing women's sport to encourage as many people as possible to watch, listen, volunteer and get active this summer.

"Having the likes of the BBC and Sky Sports supporting this week is a huge boost for women's sport and I actively encourage other media and organisations to come on-board to help us celebrate and promote a vintage summer of women's sport."