The two bar charts compare the number of participants in sailing and basketball across different age groups, categorized by gender.
Overall, participation in both sports varies significantly depending on age and gender. In sailing, the number of participants generally increases with age, and males consistently outnumber females. In contrast, basketball participation is highest among younger people and gradually declines with age, although men still represent the majority of participants.
Looking first at sailing, participation among those aged 11-18 is relatively low, with around 3,000 females and about 5,000 males taking part. The numbers increase steadily in the 19-24 and 25-34 age groups, reaching roughly 15,000 females and 8,000 males in the latter category. Participation rises further among people aged 35-44 and peaks in the 45 and over group, where approximately 50,000 women and around 25,000 men are involved. Overall, sailing attracts about 70,000 participants across all age groups.
A different pattern can be observed in basketball. The highest participation occurs among those aged 18-24, with approximately 40,000 females and over 70,000 males. Participation then declines in the 25-34 and 35-44 groups, where totals fall to roughly 30,000 and 25,000 respectively. The lowest figures are seen in the 45 and over category, with fewer than 20,000 participants. In total, basketball involves around 160,000 people across all age groups.
In summary, sailing tends to attract more participants as age increases, whereas basketball is far more popular among younger individuals, particularly males.