“Join the WNBA in celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Today is about empowering and inspiring female athletes, promoting opportunities for girls and women to play sports, and helping young women explore careers in the sports industry.” – Lisa Borders, WNBA President

Take a look at what our teams and athletes are talking about on social:

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Celebrate with us by sharing why YOU play sports. #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/sNukMxiWnz

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

#WNBA stars share what sports have meant to their lives!

What have they meant to yours? #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/4EYavaSMeo

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

"Participating in sports provided an outlet for me to meet people like me." – @Candace_Parker #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/IoFr9xt7QC

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

"I learned how to communicate with other people. I learned how to share. I learned how to become friends with people." – @DianaTaurasi #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/VEY3BuEF6S

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

"Teamwork. Camaraderie. Work ethic."

@Chiney321 on what young girls can learn from playing sports! #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/gDaJYjflL8

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

"I was a shy kid and being in basketball, softball and volleyball, I was able to … create great friendships that I still have today." – @BigMamaStef #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/74eTaHCWN1

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

"Playing sports helped me grow into myself."

Basketball helped @imanitrishawn_ realize that her height wasn't a disadvantage; it made her unique. #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/Fchm5sYOOw

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

"Participating in sports gave me a self-confidence that I was sometimes lacking." – @CGray209 #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/Kh06N4Ukhm

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

"Athletics really teaches women and young girls how to stand up and be comfortable in their own skin."

Take it from the only 5x champ in #WNBA history, @Twin1532! #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/RhbpfxunhL

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 7, 2018

Dream Big things then Do Big things @WNBAPrez the @WNBA future is bright https://t.co/DrpdN2SbQh

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 7, 2018

Do you play like a girl? @BriannJanuary does! ? #NGWSD https://t.co/9k1QY2ZrEy

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) February 7, 2018

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! #NGWSD #WatchUsWork pic.twitter.com/zwEVoM9UZ4

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) February 7, 2018

Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Growing up playing sports I learned about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and discipline. These are all important on AND off the court! #NGWSD @WNBA @TheWNBPA

— Jeanette Pohlen (@JFP32) February 7, 2018

sports teaches young girls how to fight to overcome adversity – on or off the court. help celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day by sharing what playing sports means for you! #NGWSD @WNBA pic.twitter.com/byUm7Zx1hb

— Natalie Achonwa (@NatAchon) February 7, 2018

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Opportunity. #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/7FjDxqyxqS

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) February 7, 2018

https://twitter.com/jus242/status/961239819899695105

I play sports because it teaches girls to be strong, powerful, and fearless. Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day by sharing what sports means to you. #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/YOvOgfH0vx

— Elizabeth Williams (@E_Williams_1) February 7, 2018

https://twitter.com/KaelaD3/status/961238541073354757

Playing sports growing up gave me an way to meet people like me – passionate, driven, competitive. Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with me. Share what playing sports means for you. #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/bBJJyIBjbZ

— Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) February 7, 2018

“I feel like I became my most confident self when I started to play sports”@twin1532 offers words of encouragement on National Girls and Women in Sports Day! #NGWSD https://t.co/uhHD54Dix7

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) February 7, 2018

Sports teach us so much. They humble us, they unify us, they empower us! Happy National Girls and Women in sports day! #NGWSD

— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) February 7, 2018

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To celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day we joined with @DCSAASports to participate in #NGWSD events throughout the city and encourage girls to #PlayFairPlayIX

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— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) February 7, 2018

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