Editor's Note: The National Women's Law Center has organized the efforts to Rally for Girls' Sports Day. I have played sports my entire life. It probably started with gymnastics when I was very young and from there led to softball, soccer, track and field, swimming and diving, more gymnastics, sport parachuting and indoor soccer. I've played sports in recreational leagues, clubs, high school and college (both intramural and intercollegiate). Presently, while I still consider myself an athlete I don't have the time to play organized team sports.So, why are sports, and team sports in particular, important for girls? In my opinion it is…
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