NEW: The IOC has banned transgender and DSD athletes from the female category at the Olympics. SRY screening to determine eligibility as well.
— Sean Ingle (@seaningle) March 26, 2026
IOC president Kirsty Coventry: "It is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category" pic.twitter.com/XGQN3IDszz
Though of course trans-identified women – trans men – can still compete in the women’s events. To be absolutely clear.
We welcome the news that the IOC has finally done the right thing. Women have been cheated of fairness in sport for years.
— Sex Matters (@SexMattersOrg) March 26, 2026
It’s not kind or inclusive to deny fair, safe sport to women and girls. The female category must be exactly that, male-free, wherever it exists. https://t.co/ayVf4hcyPt
Mick Hartley 
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