The bar chart illustrates the percentage of males and females aged 18 to 20 who participated in five different sports activities during a one-month period. These activities include basketball, cycling, football, swimming, and hockey.
Overall, cycling and swimming were the most popular sports among both genders, with slightly higher participation rates among females. In contrast, hockey attracted the fewest participants from both groups. The greatest gender gap in participation can be observed in football, which was far more common among males than females.
Looking at the data for young women, cycling and swimming were the top two activities, with just over 50% and around 50% participation respectively. Basketball was also relatively popular, chosen by about 30% of females. Football and hockey were less favored, with only 5% of women participating in football and just under 10% in hockey.
In comparison, male participants also showed a strong interest in cycling and swimming, with approximately 35% and 40% taking part respectively. However, football was much more popular among males than females, with around 20% of male respondents engaging in it. Basketball saw about 10% participation from males, while hockey was the least popular sport overall, with only a small fraction of males involved.
In summary, while cycling and swimming appeal to both sexes, certain sports like football and basketball show noticeable differences in popularity between males and females. Hockey remains the least attractive activity for both groups.