"Kirsty Coventry, president of the IOC, stated, 'It would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category.' The decision is based on science and aims to protect the fairness and safety of women's sport."
"'Every athlete must be treated with dignity and respect, and athletes will need to be screened only once in their lifetime.' The IOC emphasizes the importance of clear education and counseling around the screening process."
The International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women and DSD athletes from the female category at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kirsty Coventry stated that allowing biological males to compete in women's events would be unfair. Athletes must undergo a one-off SRY gene screening to confirm their biological sex. The decision aims to protect the fairness and safety of women's sports, based on scientific advice. The IOC emphasizes the importance of treating all athletes with dignity and respect while ensuring clear education and counseling around the screening process.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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