The graph illustrates the distribution of sports participation among boys and girls in England. In general, football attracts the largest cohort of boys, whereas swimming emerges as the predominant choice among girls.
In football, boys constitute a substantial majority at 60%, a figure notably 40% higher than that of girls. Turning to cycling, boys represent approximately 38%, whereas girls exceed this figure by 18%. Conversely, hockey records the least engagement from both genders, with boys accounting for around 15%, a notable 6% lower than girls.
Conversely, badminton and swimming stand out as sports where girls surpass boys in participation. In badminton, girls comprise 40%, which is 10% more than boys. Meanwhile, swimming sees boys at 40%, with girls leading by a 10% margin. Tennis, however, reflects a lower engagement from girls at just 38%, marking an 18% deficit compared to boys.