SHINING A LIGHT: WOMEN ATHLETES OPENING DAY

SHINING A LIGHT: WOMEN ATHLETES OPENING DAY
Grand opening for the 2024 Shining A Light series featuring Women Athletes.

FRI 03/08/2024
10 A.M. — 5 P.M.
AT THE CENTER
Photo of woman wearing red blouse, headscarf and black pants riding a white horse
Our grand opening for the 2024 Shining A Light series featuring Women Athletes and the various ways women are making an impact in sports.

The exhibition opens to the public on International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, 2024 and is free with a Muhammad Ali Center admission. Get Tickets

Name of Event:
Muhammad Ali Center: Shining a Light – Women in Sports 03/08
Summary:
The 10th annual Shining a Light documentary-style photography exhibition serves as a celebration of the pursuit of equality, empowerment, and excellence within the realm of women and girls sports across the globe.

Start Date of Event:
Fri Mar the 8th , 03/08/2024

End Date of Event:
Mon Jan the 20th , 01/20/2025

Event Description:
The 10th annual Shining a Light documentary-style photography exhibition serves as a celebration of the pursuit of equality, empowerment, and excellence within the realm of women and girls sports across the globe.

Participating photographers were asked to submit photographs that illustrate the various ways women compete and the challenges they face in sports all over the world. This project is informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and #5 (Gender Equality).

The Muhammad Ali Center aims to highlight inequities within women’s athletics and empower women to do Great things in the face of athletic adversity.

More than 50+ countries submitted to this year’s photography contest, with the top 40 photos selected highlighting women in athletics from five continents.

The exhibit is free with admission to the  Muhammad Ali Center.

Additional Dates or Details For This Event:

Event Location:
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. 6th St.

Event Type:
Sports, Educational, Art, Exhibit

Link:
https://alicenter.org/

Venue Link: Muhammad Ali Center