Sport is a significant opportunity for young people's growth, socialization, and well-being, but not everyone in Italy has equal access to it. The Istat data collected by Openpolis and Con i Bambini show that 64.5% of 11-19-year-olds participate in sports outside of school. A percentage, however, that conceals significant inequalities. Gender, social origin, and citizenship all carry significant weight. Boys play sports at a substantially higher rate than girls (73.5% vs. 55%), and after the age of 13, many teenagers' sports participation decreases. The level of education of parents also has a significant impact: the percentage of children who participate in sports is over 75% among graduates, while the figure is considerably lower in families with fewer cultural resources. The discrepancy between girls is even more pronounced. Access is considerably more difficult for young individuals with foreign citizenship, particularly girls. In this environment, the school maintains an important stronghold. However, significant structural disparities are emerging: according to Ministry of Education data, just 38.3% of public-school buildings include a gym or swimming pool. Liguria is the best-equipped region, with Calabria and Umbria at the bottom. Schools with sports facilities are likewise more common in metropolitan cities than in inland and peripheral areas.