The Olympics is reportedly considering a full ban on transgender women from female events after new scientific findings suggested athletes born male may retain physical advantages even after transitioning. According to reports from outlets like The Guardian and The Times, an IOC medical review presented to members showed evidence that sparked calls for stricter eligibility …
Olympics Set to Ban All Transgender Athletes from Female Events
The Olympics is reportedly considering a full ban on transgender women from female events after new scientific findings suggested athletes born male may retain physical advantages even after transitioning.
According to reports from outlets like The Guardian and The Times, an IOC medical review presented to members showed evidence that sparked calls for stricter eligibility rules across all sports. This would mark a major shift from the current policy, where each sporting federation sets its own criteria.
However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) clarified that no final decision has been made. Discussions are ongoing, and any change would aim to balance fairness in competition with inclusion and non-discrimination.
If approved, the new rule could reshape the landscape of women’s sports at the Olympic level, igniting debates about equality, science, and the future of gender categories in global competition.
