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Transgender Ban In Women Events: World Athletics has banned transgender women athletes. Now transgender women players will not pose any challenge in the women’s category at the international level. Earlier, the International Swimming Federation had also taken such a step in June last year. World Athletics also followed the swimming federation’s path.
The biggest news in the world of sports is coming out. Many including Leah Thomas, Laurel Hubbard, Caster Semenya Transgender Female athletes have shown their strength in the world, but now after swimming, the world athletics has also given a big boost to transgender female athletes. World Athletics has banned transgender female athletes. Now transgender women players will not pose any challenge in the women’s category at the international level. Earlier, the International Swimming Federation had also taken such a step in June last year. World Athletics also followed the swimming federation’s path.
Transgender athletes will not be allowed to compete in women’s world ranking events from March 31, 2023, International Association of Athletics Federations president Sebastian said. He also clarified that this ban is not permanent. A team will be formed to research the eligibility criteria for transgenders. The reason behind banning transgenders from women’s events is that transgenders are believed to be physically stronger than female athletes.
This ban is not forever
He said a working group headed by a transgender person would be formed to monitor scientific developments. International Association of Athletics Federation President Sebastian said – We are not saying ‘no’ forever. We can judge this on a scientific basis for years to come in terms of physical performance and male advantage. We will review our position as soon as we receive evidence that transgenders are not physically advantaged. We believe that the integrity of the women’s division in athletics is paramount.
What was the old rule for transgender female athletes?
The old rule for transgender athletes required women to have their blood testosterone levels drop to a maximum of 5 nmol per liter in order to compete and maintain this level for 12 months before competition. This decision by World Athletics means that testosterone’s basis for challenging track and field is over.
