Paris 2024 Olympics Achieves Historic 50-50 Gender Parity for First Time

Jul 25, 2024, 08:52 AM

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be the first in history to achieve full gender parity, with an equal representation of male and female athletes. This milestone marks a significant turning point in the long journey towards gender equality in sports, from zero women participants in the first Modern Games in 1896 to a 50-50 ratio in 2024. The International Olympic Committee has emphasized this achievement, highlighting the progress made over the years. The journey has been long and difficult, with many milestones along the way.