Stephanie Hilborne, CEO of Women in Sport, emphasised the importance of appropriate kit for schoolgirls. “Girls belong in sport – for its physical benefits and as a powerful antidote to the anxiety and related illnesses that plague the lives of many teenage girls. By failing to provide girls with the right clothing we are perpetuating the exclusion of girls from sport.

“Schools should include sports bras on their uniform lists and give girls a voice and choice in the sports kit that is right for them, so they can enjoy the joy and freedom of sport and exercise.”

To support the project and help British schoolgirls to access affordable sports kit, Stronger is providing a discount on its sports bras with the discount code SPORTBH-20.

Over half of British schoolgirls are in pain from ill-fitting sports bras – this boxer’s petition is trying to change that