The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology promotes new research on women's competitive sports in Israel
The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology recently published a new call for proposals inviting researchers to submit applications for applied research in the field of women's competitive sports in Israel for the year 2026. The main goal of the initiative is to expand existing scientific knowledge and provide an accurate and up-to-date picture of the status of female athletes in the country.
According to the Ministry's data, although women constitute a central and significant part of the Israeli sports world, there is a significant gap in academic research on the subject. Data shows that only about 6% of existing studies focus on women's sports, which creates a lack of professional information needed for the development of the field.
The new studies are expected to examine the unique challenges faced by female athletes in Israel, ranging from professional training to balancing a sports career with personal life. The findings that emerge from the studies will serve as a basis for future decision-making and for building support programs for female athletes.
The Ministry emphasizes that promoting scientific knowledge is a necessary step for strengthening the status of women in competitive sports. By investing in high-quality research, the state aims to improve the achievements of female athletes and encourage wider participation of women in competitive sports at the national and international levels.