Paris to host the first-ever gender-equal Olympics
An equal number of male and female competitors have been invited for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games. Watch to learn more.
Paris will be making history in 2024 by hosting the first Olympic Games with an equal number of male and female athletes competing.
Paris 2024: milestone for gender-equal Olympics
This marks a significant milestone for women in sports, coming a long way from 1900 when Paris first hosted the Games, and only 2.2% of competitors were women.
The rise of women's sports
Women's sports are experiencing explosive growth in popularity. This year, the industry is projected to generate over $1 billion in revenue for the first time, reflecting a 300% increase in just three years.
Working towards gender equality
Despite these advancements, the world still has a way to go towards complete gender equality. While the current gap is 68.6% closed, it's estimated to take another 131 years to reach full parity.
Paris 2024 is a significant step forward, but the journey continues.
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