Gender Equity in Sports: Tokyo Olympics and Beyond

The Tokyo Olympics marked a historic moment with the highest number of women athletes, representing 48.8% of participants. Despite this progress, gender equity in sports remains a challenge, with women facing issues like lack of sponsorship and investment. Initiatives like Instituto Esporte Mais aim to empower women through sports, especially in vulnerable areas. Leadership roles for women in sports are still limited, with only 10% of coaches being female. Efforts are ongoing to overcome these barriers and promote gender equality in sports.

What percentage of participants in the Tokyo Olympics were female?

• 48.8%

• 45.2%

• 50.1%

• 52.3%

What is one of the main challenges faced by female athletes compared to their male counterparts?

• Less media coverage

• Fewer competitions

• Lower levels of sponsorship

• Lack of training facilities

What is a common issue faced by female athletes at the Olympics?

• Limited access to training facilities

• No sponsorship

• Inadequate coaching

• Lack of proper diet

Which organization in Brazil focuses on empowering women and girls through sports?

• Brazilian Sports Council

• Women in Sports Foundation

• Empowerment Through Sports

• Instituto Esporte Mais

What is the main goal of the Instituto Esporte Mais?

• To train professional athletes

• To provide scholarships for athletes

• To empower women and girls through sports

• To organize international sports events

Which city in Brazil is mentioned as having projects aimed at empowering women through sports?

• Brasília

• Fortaleza

• São Paulo

• Rio de Janeiro

What percentage of coaches in the Tokyo Olympics were female?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

What is one of the key areas where women still face significant challenges in sports?

• Access to equipment

• Leadership roles

• Media representation

• Participation in events

At what age do a significant number of girls in Brazil abandon sports?

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 12 years

• 18 years

What is the percentage of boys who abandon sports by the age of 15 in Brazil?

• 15.4%

• 25.7%

• 20.1%

• 9.3%