World Athletics Backs IOC’s New Transgender Policy, Declares ‘Gender Cannot Trump Biology’
Published on: March 27, 2026, 11:34 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The International Olympic Committee has restricted eligibility for women’s events to biological females from the 2028 Olympics, using SRY gene screening. World Athletics backed the move, saying fairness requires biology to prevail. The policy will apply to all IOC events and is aimed at ensuring a level playing field in women’s sport.
