If female athletes are the stars of the London Olympics, maybe it’s because we so rarely get a chance to watch women play. More than ever, these Games are an opportunity to change that.
Reversing its earlier policy, Saudi Arabia has announced that it will allow female athletes to compete in London. But it will probably send just one woman, equestrian jumping contestant Dalma Malhas.
Activists want the Olympics to ban Saudi Arabia from participating until the country allows women to compete. Here’s a look back at the long history of women fighting for equality as Olympic athletes.
