"The new eligibility policy, which will apply at the July 2028 LA Olympics and at other Games going forward, aims to protect fairness, safety and integrity in the female category, the IOC said."
"Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said, noting this is to be determined by a mandatory gene test once in an athlete's career."
"The IOC and its president, Kirsty Coventry, have wanted a clear policy instead of continuing to advise sports' governing bodies, which previously have drafted their own rules."
"At the Olympic Games, even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat, Coventry, a two-time Olympic gold medallist in swimming, said in a statement."
The IOC has implemented a new eligibility policy banning transgender women from competing in women's events at the Olympics, effective for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. This policy restricts eligibility to biological females, determined by a mandatory gene test. The IOC aims to protect fairness, safety, and integrity in women's sports. The policy does not apply retroactively and excludes grassroots sports. Additionally, it affects female athletes with differences in sex development, like Caster Semenya, ensuring a clear framework for competition.
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