IOC Bans Transgender Athletes From Women's Olympic Events, Requires Genetic Testing
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The International Olympic Committee has announced a ban on transgender athletes competing in women's events at the Olympics, with the rule taking effect during the 2028 Games. The decision requires all participants in women's events to undergo genetic testing. This represents the most significant policy change since Kirsty Coventry was elected as I.O.C. president last year.
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The rule, which will go into effect during the 2028 Olympics, will require athletes to undergo genetic testing
The decision is the most significant since Kirsty Coventry was elected last year to serve as president of the I.O.C.
The decision is the most significant since Kirsty Coventry was elected last year to serve as president of the I.O.C.
