Major nations send more women than men to compete in Tokyo Olympics, India lags behind
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Women take lead
According to a report by TOI’s Hindol Basu, upholding the 'gender balanced' Games theme of the Tokyo Olympics, five major countries are sending more women sports persons than men to the showpiece event.
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‘Five plus one’ countries
Great Britain, US, China, Australia and Canada have announced contingents with a significantly higher female representation. Russia, which will be entering the Games representing the Russian Olympic Committee and using the acronym ROC, is also sending more women than men.
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Gender balanced
Back on International Women's Day this year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had announced that the Tokyo Olympics would be the first 'gender balanced' Games, with the total athletes comprising 49% women and 51% men.
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What about India
India, meanwhile, is sending 127 athletes including all the reserves, with a total of 71 men and 56 women. For hosts Japan, 552 athletes will take part -- out of which 293 are men and 259 are women
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Flag bearers
“The National Olympic Committees of countries should nominate a female and a male athlete to jointly bear their flag during the Opening Ceremony. The IOC is sending a strong message to the world that gender balance is a reality at the Olympic Games," IOC president Thomas Bach had stated.