Transgender women possess no physical advantage over those who were born female, a controversial study claims. Based on the findings, the team claims their data 'does not justify blanket bans' on trans women taking part in women's sport. AdvertisementAnd their findings contradict previous studies that have exposed a gulf between trans athletes and women in sports. Some sports – such as cycling and triathlon – had already introduced an open category for trans athletes. 'These conclusions match what we found in our 2025 systematic review, where transgender women had more body fat, less fat‑free mass, and lower strength than cisgender men, meaning that comparing transgender women to cisgender men isn't a fair or meaningful comparison.'

Source: Daily Mail February 04, 2026 13:00 UTC