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World cycling body tightens rules on transgender athletes after review

theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/14/world … ter-review

The world governing body for cycling is to ban transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty from participating in women’s events, in a U-turn on its rules.

A statement said the review had concluded that the maximum permitted testosterone level previously used was not “sufficient to completely eliminate the benefits of testosterone during puberty in men”.

It added: “Given the current state of scientific knowledge, it is also impossible to rule out the possibility that biomechanical factors such as the shape and arrangement of the bones in their limbs may constitute a lasting advantage for female transgender athletes.”

“Stonewall believes that sport is for everyone and expresses solidarity with everyone affected by this decision.”

Last edited by SarahEL (2023-07-17 22:00:06)