Summary
Starting in 2028, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will only allow biological females to compete in the women's category of Olympic sports. This decision was made by testing for the SRY gene, which determines male characteristics, affecting transgender women and those with differences in sexual development (DSD).
Key Facts
- The IOC announced the restriction of the women's category to biological females from 2028.
- A "once-in-a-lifetime" sex test will determine eligibility, focusing on the SRY gene.
- The policy affects transgender women and athletes with differences in sexual development (DSD).
- The policy will start at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated the policy was guided by medical experts.
- Previously, eligibility rules were set by individual sports organizations, but now a universal approach is applied.
- Athletes who do not pass the test can compete in male, mixed, or open categories.
