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TRANSGENDER ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
Gender testing returns to track, stirring up harsh memories and doubts that date to the 1980sThe federation portrays implementation of the SRY gene test, designed to detect a ‘Y’ chromosome found in males, as a common-sense approach...14 Sep, 2025, 12.52 AM IST- 2028 Olympics bombshell: Donald Trump demands gender tests for all female competitorsDonald Trump suggests gender testing for female athletes at the Los Angeles Olympics. This follows controversy at the Paris Games involving...07 Aug, 2025, 01.34 AM IST
- 'Men do not belong in women’s sports': US tightens visa rules for transgender athletesThe USCIS has revised its immigration policy, restricting visa eligibility for transgender women seeking to compete in women's sports. This...05 Aug, 2025, 11.27 AM IST
- US restricts sports visas for transgender women as Trump government’s crackdown on immigration continues; check key policy update hereThe USCIS has updated its immigration policy, restricting visa eligibility for transgender women athletes seeking to compete in women's spo...05 Aug, 2025, 05.28 AM IST
- Track and field sets Sept. 1 deadline for female eligibility gene tests ahead of worlds in TokyoWorld Athletics has set a September 1 deadline for athletes. They must pass a gene test to compete at the world championships. This clarifi...31 Jul, 2025, 01.06 AM IST
- US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women's sportsThe U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is now barring transgender women from women's sports, citing an obligation to comply with Preside...23 Jul, 2025, 11.12 AM IST
- University of Pennsylvania bans transgender women from women’s sports, ends Lia Thomas caseThe University of Pennsylvania reversed its policy on transgender athletes. It now aligns with the Trump administration's stance. This deci...02 Jul, 2025, 07.43 AM IST
- Anaya Bangar urges ICC, BCCI to include transgender athletes in women's cricket, provides scientific reports in viral postAnaya Bangar, daughter of Sanjay Bangar, is advocating for transgender cricketers' inclusion by urging the ICC and BCCI to reconsider their...19 Jun, 2025, 12.05 PM IST
- Donald Trump administration’s visa ban: What it means for transgender athletes and global sportsThe Donald Trump administration's new visa restrictions may permanently ban transgender individuals from the US for misrepresenting their s...27 Feb, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
- Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they workThe Paris Olympics highlighted challenges in sex eligibility rules for women's boxing. Athletes like Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting were disq...07 Aug, 2024, 10.00 PM IST
- ‘Women can have high testosterone. That doesn’t make them men, or transgender’Algerian boxer Imane Khelif encountered gender accusations despite lacking proper tests. Rights advocate Payoshni Mitra opposed the spread ...05 Aug, 2024, 01.19 AM IST
- IOC calls tests that sparked vitriol targeting boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting impossibly flawedOlympic authorities condemned the unjust testing of boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting, who were wrongly accused of being transgender or m...04 Aug, 2024, 05.22 PM IST
- USA Boxing adopts new ‘Transgender Policy’, allows transgender women to compete against female boxers under conditionsUSA Boxing adopts a 'Transgender Policy,' allowing male boxers transitioning to female to compete in the women's category from 2024. The po...30 Dec, 2023, 09.54 PM IST
- FIDE's decision sparks debate: Transgender women's participation in Chess under scrutinyThe World Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced a controversial ruling imposing restrictions on transgender women.17 Aug, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
- British Cycling prohibits transgender women from competing in female eventsBritish Cycling has announced a ban on transgender women participating in cycling events for females. This has impacted many cyclists who h...26 May, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
- Trans athlete Veronica Ivy slams FINA policy as 'unscientific'Ivy also criticised FINA's plans to explore an "open" category as part of its policy that was passed following a vote at its extraordinary ...23 Jun, 2022, 12.13 AM IST
- Florida Governor Desantis refuses to accept transgender swimmer's victory, proclaims runner-up as the winnerFlorida Governor has attracted more controversy by rejecting the victory of a transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas, and announcing the runner-up...23 Mar, 2022, 09.10 PM IST
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