Background <p>This study uses a scientometric approach to examine gender disparities in sports event research. Although interest in gender-related issues has increased, knowledge production remains skewed due to institutional and editorial biases. This study aims to: (1) identify trends in gender-focused research, (2) assess influential authors and journals, (3) analyze thematic clusters, and (4) highlight emerging research areas and structural biases.</p> Methods <p>A dataset from Scopus and Web of Science (2010–2024) was analyzed using a Boolean search query targeting gender disparities in sports events. Scientometric techniques, including document co-citation, author co-citation, journal co-citation, and keyword analysis, was applied to map the research landscape.</p> Findings <p>Citation analysis reveals a strong reliance on a small set of foundational studies, limiting the integration of new perspectives. Media representation dominates the discourse, while structural inequities in sports science remain underexplored. Journal co-citation analysis indicates that sports medicine journals lead the field, with limited integration of sociological perspectives. Author co-citation analysis highlights the dominance of a few scholars, marginalizing niche research areas. Keyword analysis shows a shift towards female-specific sports science, particularly research on menstrual cycle impacts.</p> Conclusion <p>Gender disparities persist in sports event research, reinforced by citation practices and journal biases. To foster inclusivity, future research should adopt interdisciplinary perspectives and address citation inertia. Advancing equity in the field requires dismantling epistemic barriers and promoting diverse contributions.</p>