General · 26 March 2026
International Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events
The International Olympic Committee has announced a ban on transgender women competing in all female categories at the Olympic Games and associated events. Participation in women's individual and team sports will now be restricted to biological females, verified through a single genetic test. The updated policy aligns with an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Notably, no transgender women participated in the female categories during the recent 2024 Paris Olympics.
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