"The IOC announced Thursday that transgender women athletes will be rooted out by a mandatory gene test once in an athlete's career, limiting eligibility for female category events to biological females."
"IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated, 'It is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category.'"
"More than 80 human rights and sports advocacy groups called on the IOC to reject a blanket ban on transgender and intersex athletes, criticizing universal genetic sex testing as regressive."
"The Olympic Charter specifically states that access to playing sport is a human right, raising questions about how the new policy aligns with these goals."
The International Olympics Committee has announced a ban on transgender women competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aligning with President Trump's views. A mandatory gene test will be required for eligibility in female events, limiting participation to biological females. IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized fairness and safety concerns. The policy, which affects athletes like Caster Semenya, has faced criticism from over 80 human rights and sports advocacy groups. The new rules will not apply retroactively and do not affect grassroots sports.
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