Olympics Bans Trans Women, Mandates Genetic Testing

0:00It's March 27. This is Toronto News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The International Olympic Committee just announced a new policy banning transgender women from women's events at the Olympics. This comes ahead of the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Athletes will now need mandatory genetic testing using saliva, cheek swabs, or blood samples to check for a specific gene linked to male development. The change lines up with an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump. It limits women's categories to biological females, determined by a one-time test. Earlier chromosome testing was common in the 20th century, but dropped in the 1990s due to issues with sex development differences. Canadian conservative leader Pierre Poilierv voiced strong support, echoing author J.K. Rowling's praise for Ferris Sports. Meanwhile, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association criticized the move, saying it clashes with the Olympic Charter and could affect women with.

1:01Natural Variations Past controversies, like the Paris 2024 Boxing events, fueled the push for clarity. Few transgender athletes have competed at this level, such as Weightlifter, Laurel Hubbard and Tokyo, 2021, who didn't meddle. IOC President Kirstie Coventry called this a top priority since she started last June, with no outside pressure involved. The policy aims to set along debates and ensure level playing fields moving forward.