The provided bar chart illustrates the participation rates of boys and girls in various sports within an English town during the year 2012.
A clear distinction emerges, highlighting that boys predominantly outnumber girls in most sports, with notable exceptions in badminton and swimming.
In terms of specific participation figures, football emerged as the most popular sport among boys, with a remarkable 60 participants. In contrast, girls engaged in football to a lesser extent, totaling 50 participants. Tennis followed closely, where boys again led with 50 players compared to 40 girls. Badminton saw a similar trend, with boys totaling 40 participants and girls 30. Cycling revealed an equal interest, as both genders demonstrated identical participation rates of 30 players each.
Conversely, swimming was the standout sport for girls, attracting the highest participation of 60, significantly surpassing the 40 boys engaged in this activity. Furthermore, hockey represented the least popular choice for both genders, with boys exhibiting 10 participants and girls trailing behind at just 5. This disparity underscores the varying preferences in sports among the two groups, particularly highlighting the dominance of boys in most disciplines while acknowledging swimming as a notable exception for the girls.