IOC Bans Transgender Women from Women's Competition
The International Olympic Committee has introduced a new policy banning transgender women and those with differences in sexual development from competing in women's events, starting from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Only biological women will be allowed to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a landmark decision by the International Olympic Committee banning transgender women and those with differences in sexual development. IOC President Kirsty Coventry said the policy was โled by medical experts.โThe IOC used gene testing in the 1980s, but it was abolished in the 1990s.The policy change comes after years of controversy over the participation of transgender and DSD athletes in womenโs compet...