This study investigates gender differences in fundamental motor skill (FMS) development among 200 children aged 4 to 5 years in Karnataka state, India. A stratified sampling approach ensured a balanced representation of 100 boys and 100 girls from diverse socio-demographic backgrounds. The Test of Gross Motor Development - Second Edition (TGMD-2) assessed locomotor (e.g., running, hopping) and object control skills (e.g., throwing, catching). Statistical analysis, using independent samples t-tests with a significance level of 0.05, revealed distinct outcomes: while no significant difference was found in locomotor skills (M_girls = 32.76, M_boys = 33.09, p = .411), boys demonstrated significantly better object control skills than girls (M_girls = 22.28, M_boys = 28.21, p < .001). These results highlight gender-specific variations in FMS development during early childhood, contributing to our understanding of motor skill acquisition in diverse populations