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Olympics Committee announce ban on transgender women in games

Yesterday, the International Olympic Committee announced that the women’s category of Olympic s...

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16.22 27 Mar 2026


Olympics Committee announce ban on transgender women in games


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16.22 27 Mar 2026


Yesterday, the International Olympic Committee announced that the women’s category of Olympic sports will be limited to “biological females” from the Los Angeles Games in 2028. IOC President Kirsty Coventry said that the policy was led by medical experts.

Joining Ciara to share her reaction is Sharron Davies, who won Silver for Team GB at the 1980 Olympics and who is also a member of the House of Lords.


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