Exhibition: Luxembourg sportswomen at the Olympic Games since 1924

The 2024 Summer Olympics, which will open in Paris on Friday, 26 July, are set to captivate sports enthusiasts worldwide for three weeks. It was exactly 100 years ago – in 1924 – that Luxembourg sportswomen took part in in the Olympic Games for the first time. To mark the occasion, the National Women's Council of Luxembourg (Conseil National des Femmes du Luxembourg – CNFL) will be hosting an exhibition entitled "Luxembourg Sportswomen at the Olympic Games since 1924" (Les sportives luxembourgeoises aux Jeux Olympiques depuis 1924), created in conjunction with the Ministry for Gender Equality (Ministère de l'Égalité des Chances) and the Ministerial Department of Sport (Département Ministériel des Sports) under the patronage of the Luxembourg Olympic and Sports Committee (Comité Olympique et Sportif Luxembourgeois – COSL).

"Same efforts, same rights, same passion – Sport!"

The fact that women's sports have yet to achieve the same status in society as men's sports underscores the importance of continuing to highlight this situation, where there is an urgent need to promote gender equality. As such, the aim of these two initiatives is to acknowledge all women in sport and accord them the respect they deserve, while at the same time enhancing the visibility of women's sport in general.

They have contributed to the glory of women's sport in Luxembourg

The exhibition features 15 panels showcasing the 35 female athletes who have represented Luxembourg at the Olympic Games since 1924. It also recounts the history and development of women's sport in Luxembourg since its beginnings in 1909, and profiles some of the pioneers of the Luxembourg sports movement. These 35 women, including the swimmer Lory Koster, the table tennis player Ni Xia Lian, and the fencer Colette Flesch, have all demonstrated their tireless commitment to sport at the highest level, and compel admiration and respect. Additionally, these fascinating athletes can serve as role models for young girls and inspire younger generations involved in sports. In putting together their portraits, the CNFL also gave the athletes a chance to express their views on gender equality in sport.