IOC: Gene Screening for Transgender Women in Olympics

0:00The International Olympic Committee just announced a major change for future games. Starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, transgender women will no longer compete in female events. Eligibility will be based on a one-time gene screening to confirm biological females only. This policy comes from IOC President Kirstie Coventry, who made protecting women's categories a top priority since taking over last year. It aims to ensure fairness, especially since even tiny advantages can decide races. The rules match steps taken by leaders like the U.S. President on women's sports. Several top sports, including track, swimming, and cycling, already barred transgender women who went through male puberty before the Paris Games last year. Now the IOC wants one clear standard instead of letting each sport decide. The new guidelines also touch athletes with differences in sex development, like runner Caster Semenia, who has battled restrictions on her, testosterone. She and other athletes sent a letter calling for better protection of their rights. As the Brisbane Games

1:02approach, this shift sets the stage for more uniform rules across Olympics events, balancing competition integrity with athlete. Well fair, I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to Adelaide News today, AI-powered local news.