Gender equality in sports can be achieved through an organisational framework that aims to address and eliminate gender stereotypes and promote girls’ and women’s participation in sport. This can be done by establishing a system in which women and girls are given the same opportunities, financial support, privileges and prize money as men.
Despite the fact that women and girls are equally capable of participating in sports, they are less likely to do so due to a lack of support, resources and visibility. This is partly due to the widespread belief that men are better athletes than women. This assumption should be abandoned.
In addition, women and girls suffer from a lack of access to training facilities, adequate medical care and psychological and political support. Moreover, they are not offered the same opportunities to develop their technical skills, which is necessary for progressing in their sporting careers. Furthermore, they often do not receive equal recognition for their achievements in the media and for overcoming gender stereotypes. In turn, this leads to a decline in their motivation, and they abandon sports or reduce their level of involvement.
To make the most of sports, all stakeholders should be involved in creating an environment that is favourable to gender equality in sport. This includes the promotion of female role models, greater investment in gender-equitable programmes and policies in sports governing bodies like the International Olympic Committee, and more diversified representation in coaching, leadership and decision-making positions in sports. This is essential in order to tackle the root causes of gender inequality and bolster the development of girls’ and women’s sport.