IOC Bans Transgender Women from Olympics
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The International Olympic Committee introduces a new policy, effective from the 2028 Los Angeles Games, to exclude transgender women from female competition categories. This decision, based on a one-time SRY gene screening, aligns with recent calls for fairness in womens sports. The policy, outlined in a ten-page document, will not apply retroactively or to grassroots levels, focusing on elite competition. It also tightens standards for athletes with differences in sex development, like Caster Semenya. The move aims to settle debates and ensure level playing fields as the Olympics evolve.
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