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 2026. The main goal of the initiative is to expand existing scientific knowledge about female athletes, a field that still lacks in-depth research data.
According to ministry data, although women constitute a significant and central part of the Israeli sports world, there is a large gap in research concerning them. The data indicates that only about 6% of research in the field of sports focuses specifically on women, which makes it difficult to understand their unique needs and improve their achievements.
The new studies are expected to examine various aspects related to competitive sports, such as training methods, physiology, sports psychology, and new technologies. The ministry hopes that the results will help coaches, sports associations, and decision-makers make data-driven decisions that will promote women's sports in Israel.
The initiative represents an important step toward equal opportunity in professional sports. Through investment in high-quality research, the state aims to strengthen the status of Israeli female athletes and provide them with the best tools to reach high achievements in the local and international arena.