Catalan Basketball Player Shares Story of Overcoming Gender Bias

In a recent interview on the popular Catalan YouTube channel EVA, basketball player Arigeli shared her experiences navigating gender bias in the sport. Arigeli, whose full interview can be found on EVA's YouTube channel, described the initial skepticism she encountered: "Al principi, et veuen, et miren i diuen: 'Tu no, tu a l'altra.'" (At first, they see you, they look at you and say: 'Not you, you go to the other side.'). She highlighted the need to earn respect on the court, comparing the experience to the two sides of a basketball court – one for the established players, the other for those still proving themselves. Arigeli's story underscores the ongoing struggle for gender equality in professional sports and the importance of perseverance in the face of prejudice. Her journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring female athletes everywhere.