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The push for parity: can women鈥檚 sport reach new heights in 2022?

After a record-breaking year, what barriers lie ahead for women鈥檚 sport?

The year 2021 was a record-breaking one for women鈥檚 sport, with The Hundred and the Women鈥檚 Super League drawing in millions of new viewers.

But with boxer Katie Taylor set to headline Madison Square Garden - plus a home Euros and Commonwealth Games - could 2022 be even bigger?

We鈥檒l be assessing the reasons for the growth but also the hurdles still to be cleared in the drive for parity with men.

We鈥檒l hear from Taylor and fight promoters Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul, plus cricketer and gender equality Phoebe Graham and England鈥檚 record goalscorer Ellen White.

Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Nesta McGregor, Jo Currie, Molly McElwee

Producer: Sam Sheringham

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