""Athletes who screen negative for the SRY gene permanently satisfy this policy's eligibility criteria for competition in the female category. Unless there is reason to believe that a negative reading is in error, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime test.""
""As a former athlete, I passionately believe in the rights of all Olympians to take part in fair competition. The policy that we have announced is based on science and has been led by medical experts.""
""At the Olympic Games, even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat. So, it is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category. In addition, in some sports it would simply not be safe.""
""Every athlete must be treated with dignity and respect, and athletes will need to be screened only once in their lifetime. There must be clear education around the process and counselling available, alongside expert medical advice.""
The International Olympic Committee has announced a ban on transgender women from competing in female categories at the Olympics, effective for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The policy, termed 'Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women's) Category in Olympic Sport', will utilize one-time gene-screening tests to determine eligibility. Athletes with the SRY gene will be deemed ineligible, including intersex athletes who have undergone male puberty. The IOC emphasizes fairness and safety in competition, particularly in contact sports, while ensuring dignity and respect for all athletes.
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