Women's Sports: A Year of Triumphs and Challenges

2024 was a big year for women's sports. Female athletes showed they could bring in crowds and make money. Olivia Dunne, a gymnast from Louisiana State University, made millions by selling merchandise thanks to new rules. But this was also the year men started joining women's sports, causing issues. Women fought back, with Riley Gaines leading the way. She became a star, standing up for women's sports. A brand called XX-XY Athletics also started, selling clothes to support women's sports. People wore these shirts at big events to show they cared. The government changed rules, letting men who say they're women into women's spaces. Some people sued, saying this isn't fair to female athletes. Famous athletes like Aryna Sabalenka and Simone Biles had great years. But at the Olympics, men won gold in women's boxing, which wasn't fair. A report showed men won many medals in women's sports. A new leader was elected, promising to protect women's sports. The government then stopped the rule letting men compete in women's sports. It was a wild year, with many people now supporting women's sports.