- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ruled that transgender women are no longer eligible for the women’s category in Olympic events.
- This new policy is set to begin with the LA 2028 Games.
- Eligibility will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, with athletes possessing the SRY gene deemed ineligible for the women's category.
- The IOC said that the presence of the SRY gene is considered highly accurate evidence of male sex development.
- IOC president Kirsty Coventry said that the decision aims to ensure fairness and protect athlete safety, particularly in contact sports.
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