Wednesday marked National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and to recognize it, Pittsburgh's professional sports organizations teamed up to support young female athletes with essential gear, lessening a barrier that prevents girls from playing sports.

Five of Pittsburgh's sports teams came together Wednesday to distribute sports bras to Pittsburgh Public School athletes. The Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, Riverhounds, and Riveters teamed up with the organization FLY FWD on National Girls and Women in Sports Day to ensure girls have the equipment they need to play the sports they love.

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School isn’t only about books and tests. The best lessons come from personal experience and interaction. Chants of “girl power” offer some inspiration. Some students and staff in Yonkers at Barack Obama School for Social Justice have a unique way of marking National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day began in 1987 in Washington, D.C. to recognize and celebrate women’s sports. The day united premiere organizations and elite female athletes to bring national attention to the promise of girls and women in sports.