IOC Bans Transgender Women from Olympics Under New Female Eligibility Policy
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IOC Bans Transgender Women from Olympics Under New Female Eligibility Policy

March 27, 2026
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The International Olympic Committee introduced a policy excluding transgender women from female category events at the Olympics, effective for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Eligibility now requires biological females, verified through a one-time SRY gene screening via saliva, cheek swab, or blood test. Policy Details and Testing Athletes testing SRY-positive—indicating

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