February 4, 2026, marks the 40th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. The confidence, strength and character gained through sports participation are the very tools girls and women need to become strong leaders in sports and life. I’m thankful for all the experiences I gained through playing soccer/football & other sports since I was little. It helped me gain confide