The International Olympic Committee will reportedly ban transgender women from competing in female events starting next year. A source reported to The Times that the findings applied to transgender athletes as well as those with differences in sexual development (DSD). The new policy aligns with moves from World Athletics, led by Seb CoeUntil now, the IOC permitted transgender women to compete in women’s categories if their testosterone levels met sport-specific requirements. Coventry described the new approach as a consensus-driven effort, stating, “There was overwhelming support that we should protect the female category. But it was fully agreed that as members that, as the IOC, we should make the effort to place emphasis on protection of the female category.”

Source: The Times November 10, 2025 19:53 UTC