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Semenya Slams IOC's Gender Tests for 2028 Games

3/29/2026

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  • Caster Semenya criticized the International Olympic Committee for reinstating gender verification tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
  • She says the policy bans transgender women and athletes with differences in sex development from women's events.
  • Semenya told IOC President Kirsty Coventry that the decision lacks scientific backing and undermines women's dignity.
  • Semenya has faced scrutiny over her eligibility since 2009 and continues to advocate for fair treatment in sport.