In an interview with Eurosport, Pyrek emphasized that any doubts could be resolved through conversation and discussion, and the law could be sent back for amendments rather than completely rejected.
The pole vaulting champion explained that as a former athlete, she had always been involved in issues concerning sportspeople and pointed out the lack of women in decision-making positions regarding the future of Polish sports. The blocked amendment aimed to address this by, among other things, equalizing the rights of women in sports.
Pyrek admitted that one of her most difficult professional experiences was the scarcity of women in Polish sports organizations, calling the situation "shocking."
She also mentioned the example of female athletes who receive only half of their scholarship for six months during pregnancy, compared to women on maternity leave who get 80% for 12 months.
Monika Pyrek previously appeared alongside other Polish medalists: cross-country skier Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli, tennis player Magda Linette, volleyball player Joanna Wołosz, and basketball player Katarzyna Zillmann, in a video explaining the challenges women face in Polish sports.
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Source: Eurosport/Przegląd Sportowy/Onet
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