Why IOC banned transgender women from Olympics as Kirsty Coventry cites fairness and gene testing
The IOC has banned transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic events starting from the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The decision includes a mandatory gene test and is based on fairness concerns, according to IOC president Kirsty Coventry. The move aligns with recent U.S. policy and is expected to spark strong debate across the global sports community.
The IOC has banned transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic events starting from the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The decision includes a mandatory gene test and is based on fairness concerns, according to IOC president Kirsty Coventry. The move aligns with recent U.S. policy and is expected to spark strong debate across the global sports community.
