via SKYNEWS:
The body’s president, Lord Coe, says “decisive action” had been taken to “protect the female category in our sport” – but critics say it is “closing the door” on trans people competing at an international level.
World Athletics has decided to exclude transgender women who have gone through male puberty from female events.
The body’s president, Lord Coe, said “decisive action” had been taken to “protect the female category in our sport”.
Lord Coe told a news conference in Monaco: “The council has agreed to exclude male-to-female transgender athletes, who have been through male puberty, from female world ranking competitions from 31 March.
“In January, World Athletics said it was consulting with member federations on a proposal to change the rules on participation of transgender women in female competitions.
“The issue is thorny as sports try to strike a balance between inclusivity and making sure there is no unfair advantage.”
Another Man Wins Women’s Cycling Competition….Actual Champion Quits In Frustration.
h/t A Deplorable Neanderthal