Jowell in Olympics equality bid
Updated on 15 February 2009
Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell wants to change rules that bar women from competing in as many events as men by the 2012 Games, it has emerged.
Ms Jowell said it is wrong that under Olympic and Paralympic regulations men can take part in 40 more medal events than women - 164 compared to 124.
A rule change would allow women to compete in boxing and heavyweight wrestling and men in synchronised swimming and rhythmic gymnastics.
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