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J.K. Rowling Backs IOC's Ban on Transgender Women in Sports

3/27/2026

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J.K. Rowling, author, expressed support for the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban transgender women from women's events.
She criticized the IOC's prior decision to allow Algeria's Imane Khelif to compete in women's boxing at Paris 2024.
The IOC ruling announced on March 26 limits eligibility for female events to biological females only.
Rowling has faced backlash since 2017 for her anti-trans views and continues to voice opinions online.

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J.K. Rowling, author, expressed support for the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban transgender women from women's events.
She criticized the IOC's prior decision to allow Algeria's Imane Khelif to compete in women's boxing at Paris 2024.
The IOC ruling announced on March 26 limits eligibility for female events to biological females only.
Rowling has faced backlash since 2017 for her anti-trans views and continues to voice opinions online.