2024 Paris Olympics Achieve Gender Parity

Australia's Minister for Sport, Anika Wells, highlighted the Albanese Government's investments in women's sports at UNESCO's Change the Game Sport Conference, showcasing the positive impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup and other events on gender equity and community spirit. The Paris 2024 Olympics mark the first gender-equal Games in terms of quota places, a milestone celebrated as a significant step towards gender parity. However, experts like Michele Donnelly and Alana Nichols stress that true equality in sports goes beyond numbers, citing ongoing disparities in conditions, media coverage, and opportunities for female and Para athletes. Billie Jean King, a pioneer for women's sports, lauded the progress but emphasized the need for continued efforts, particularly in the Paralympic community.