World Athletics has implemented regulations that exclude transgender women who have gone through male puberty from competing in female world ranking competitions. The governing body stated that the decision was made to prioritize the integrity and fairness of the female category in elite sports. In addition to the ban, the organization has introduced stricter requirements for athletes with differences in sex development (DSD), requiring them to maintain lower testosterone levels for a longer duration to remain eligible for international track and field events.
- Transgender women who have experienced male puberty are barred from female category events in international athletics.
- The World Athletics Council prioritizes competitive fairness as the primary reason for the updated eligibility rules.
- Athletes with differences in sexual development (DSD) must now reduce their blood testosterone levels to below 2.5 nanomoles per liter.
- DSD athletes are required to maintain these reduced testosterone levels for a minimum of 24 months to compete.
- A working group has been established to continue monitoring scientific developments regarding transgender inclusion.
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