IOC could bar trans women

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Le Figaro

2028 Olympics: a total ban on transgender women from the women's events in Los Angeles?

The International Olympic Committee is reportedly considering a complete ban on transgender athletes from the women's events at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, according to Sky News.

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Kathimerini

Olympic Games: IOC considers introducing gender verification tests

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering introducing gender verification tests across all sports by the next Summer Games in Los Angeles in 2028. This was revealed today by Sky News, confirming rumors circulating within the IOC for several days. According to the report, the measure is expected to be implemented.

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The Guardian

IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events

Sources expect a ban within the next six to 12 months. The IOC president wants to protect the female category. The International Olympic Committee is moving closer to implementing a ban on transgender women competing in the female category in time for the Los Angeles Games. Multiple sources expect such a ban to take effect over the next six to 12 months, with new IOC president Kirsty Coventry making clear she wants to push through her pledge to protect the female category. Continue reading.

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Alejandra Caraballo

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What this policy will do is wreak havoc on intersex women who will have had no idea they were intersex until they are forced to undergo an invasive DNA test. They will be disqualified and have their entire lives upended. Athletes have completed suicide over this.

November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM