The announcement comes ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, making the issue particularly relevant in the United States. The IOC says the policy will apply to Olympic events and is not retroactive. It also does not apply to grassroots or recreational sports.
The decision has generated discussion around fairness, inclusion, athlete rights and the future of women’s sports. Supporters of the policy and critics of it have raised different concerns about how eligibility should be determined and how athletes should be treated.
The new policy will therefore be one of the notable changes surrounding the road to LA28, with its implementation expected to attract continued international attention.
Source: International Olympic Committee / CBS News (AP