INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC ACADEMY 7th JOINT - IOA

Currently, there are in total 16 women sports leaders in Nicaragua
contributing to the women development in sports at all levels. They
hold positions in the executive bodies of their respective sports
associations.
Women and Sports Commission in Nicaragua
Following the recommendations of the IOC, a Women and Sports
Commission was established in 1999 to advise the Executive
Committee of the Nicaraguan Olympic Committee. This Commission
is composed by Nicaraguan Sports female leaders. Mrs María
Antonieta Ocón is the current Coordinator of this Commission.
Conclusion
1- Traditionally, men have dominated the sporting field in
Nicaragua. However, the findings suggests, Nicaraguan
Women have had more opportunities to participate in sports as
athlete or as leader in the last two decades. Despite the
negative factors that have prevented women from having an
active and intense life in sports, modernization has had a
positive impact on them. With the growing interest of the IOC
and the Nicaraguan Olympic Committee, as well as, their own
enthusiasm, Nicaraguan women are creating their own spaces
of participation in sports.
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