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IOC Unveils New Transgender Athlete Eligibility Rules by 2026

2/12/2026

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The International Olympic Committee announced a consensus on new eligibility requirements for transgender athletes, to be revealed in the first half of 2026.
It will yield the first uniform policy for international sports applicable to events like the Olympics, addressing fairness in women's categories for athletes who have undergone male puberty.
The IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized protecting female athletes and led the 'Protection of the Female Category' working group.

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The International Olympic Committee announced a consensus on new eligibility requirements for transgender athletes, to be revealed in the first half of 2026.
It will yield the first uniform policy for international sports applicable to events like the Olympics, addressing fairness in women's categories for athletes who have undergone male puberty.
The IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized protecting female athletes and led the 'Protection of the Female Category' working group.