🌟 Leader Spotlight 🌟 ⁠ ⁠ girlupusa leader & International #MartialArts Champion Tahirah received a #GirlUp Sports for a Purpose Scholarship last year, using the funding to highlight the experiences of female athletes on her college campus and the intersections between #Sports, #GenderEquity, and #MentalHealth! 🥇🧠 ⁠ “My participation in sports has positively impacted my overall physical, mental, and emotional health. From being a strong reliever of stress, to the friends I’ve met along my journey, to the places visited, sports has provided balance within my life. I hope to show young girls that they never have to give up on their sports dream. Despite the circumstances and what others might say—whether it’s facing stereotypes and gender norms, balancing academics, or recovering from an injury—with perseverance and grit, there is always a way to continue doing what you love.” ⁠💙 ⁠ To learn more about the transformative impact of sports on girls’ physical AND mental health, check out...