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IOC to reintroduce genetic testing for women at LA2028 Olympics
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The International Olympic Committee has announced that all participants in the 2026 Paris and subsequent female events must undergo a one-time gene-screening test, effectively barring transgender athletes from competing. This decision marks an immediate reversal of previous policies regarding gender verification to ensure biological females are allowed only if they pass these tests at their own expense for LA28 competitions as well.
Key Points
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1The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will no longer be eligible to compete in the female category of Olympic sports starting from the LA2028 Games.
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2Eligibility for all 'female' events at future IOC games and other competitions is determined by a one-time genetic sex test administered before competition begins.
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3The new policy, which follows an 18-month review process, explicitly limits participation to biological females in women's categories.
Developments
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"IOC" announced on Thursday that transgender athletes are barred from female events starting with LA2026
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