Error en el proceso de traducción Madrid, Spain – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reiterated its position regarding the participation of transgender athletes in the Olympic Games. The entity has confirmed that transgender athletes will be able to compete, as long as they meet the established classification criteria. The regulations, issued after the decision of last March 26, specify that only biological women will be able to compete in women’s events starting with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. This measure will not be retroactive, so it will not alter previous results. The IOC, led by Kirsty Coventry, emphasized that the regulation does not exclude transgender athletes, but rather seeks to ensure fair conditions in the competition. Those athletes who meet the requirements will be able to participate, although they must do so in the men’s category if they are biologically male.
Eligibility Tests
To determine eligibility in the female category, a test for the SRY gene, related to male biological development, will be implemented. This examination, considered highly reliable by the organization, will be performed only once and through a non-invasive procedure.
The IOC considers exceptions in specific cases, such as certain rare genetic disorders, including androgen insensitivity syndrome, which could allow participation in the female category after additional evaluations. Furthermore, the organization indicated that some international federations may request exceptions in disciplines where sex does not represent a significant competitive advantage, as is the case in equestrian sports.
