Lord Sebastian Coe, speaking about his manifesto for the IOC presidency, stated, "I would have a very clear policy that would be unambiguous, would be clear cut, but would be co-curated with all those stakeholders..." He emphasizes the importance of collaborative input from athletes, sport scientists, and various committees to ensure that policies surrounding transgender athletes in women's events are relevant and effective, showing a commitment to inclusivity along with safeguarding women's sports.
Coe referenced recent events in Paris and said, "But if you have a vacuum around this policy position, then you end up with some of the things that we witnessed in Paris." This reflects his concern over the lack of clear guidance leading to controversies, indicating that defined policies are necessary to avoid disputes regarding athlete eligibility in competitions.
Reflecting on his tenure at World Athletics, Coe remarked, "We've taken the lead at World Athletics, as you know, and I think for me the principle is very clear." He reiterated that in elite sports, transgender athletes should not compete in the female category, signaling a strong stance on the subject, which highlights the ongoing debate about fairness versus inclusion in competitive sports.
Coe noted, "We've been very clear in World Athletics that transgender athletes will not be competing in the female category at elite level." This statement underscores the established position of various sporting bodies to restrict participation based on gender identity, emphasizing the tension between maintaining competitive equity and addressing broader social issues.
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