Paris 2024 Olympics Achieves Historic Gender Parity

For the first time, the Games will feature equal representation of male and female athletes, reflecting a century-long journey towards equality.

The Paris 2024 Olympics will be the first to achieve gender parity, with equal numbers of male and female athletes.
This milestone follows incremental increases in female participation, reaching 48% in Tokyo 2021.
Women's events will receive greater visibility, including prime-time slots and prominent positions in the schedule.
The IOC has encouraged national delegations to nominate both male and female flag bearers for the opening ceremony.
Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in coaching and sports administration roles.