I WONDER - Have Women Always Been Allowed To Compete In The Olympics?

The video discusses the participation of women in the Olympics, starting with the 1900 Paris Games where 22 women competed in five sports: tennis, sailing, golf, croquet, and equestrian. Charlotte Cooper became the first female Olympic champion in tennis. Tennis and golf were the only sports allowing individual female competitors. Women were barred from boxing until the 2012 London Olympics.

What city hosted the first Olympic Games where women competed?

How many sports did women compete in during these Olympic Games?

Which sports were included for women's competition?

Who was the first female Olympic champion and in which sport did she compete?

In which Olympic Games were women allowed to compete in boxing?