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Eagles Hold Fourth Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day

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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – On Sunday, 13 Boston College women's teams participated in the fourth annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day event, held at Conte Forum.

This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women and girls in sports and the positive influence athletic participation brings to their lives.

The 2018 theme of National Girls & Women in Sports Day is "Play Fair, Play IX." NGWSD recognizes the ongoing effort towards equality and access for women in sports and the nation's commitment to expand sport and participation opportunities for all girls and future generations.