British Rowing bans transgender women from competing in female category

British Rowing has announced that “only individuals who are assigned female at birth” will be allowed to compete in the women’s category going forward. Transgender women must now compete in the newly created open category, for which all individuals are eligible. Mixed categories may also be offered at any competition as long as at least 50% of participants qualify for …

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World Athletics Proposes New Guidelines for Transgender Athletes

World Athletics has proposed continuing to allow transgender women to compete in women’s events, but tightening eligibility rules for those races based on testosterone levels. The global track and field governing organisation has submitted a document outlining proposed policy to national member federations as part of a consultation process. A vote will follow in March. In a statement World Athletics …

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Transgender women banned from swim competition, FIFA announces review of gender guidelines

The world swimming governing body ruled to ban transgender women from competing in the women’s category of events on June 20, according to Associated Press AP News.    FIFA announced it will be reviewing its gender guidelines, which may change transgender athletes eligibility to compete. This comes after FINA’s implementation of its “gender inclusion policy” and the suggestion of an …

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