IOC Presidential Candidate Proposes Transgender Ban in Women's Olympic Events
Sebastian Coe's manifesto emphasizes 'science-based policies' to safeguard female categories, sparking global debate over fairness and inclusion in sports.
- Sebastian Coe, one of seven candidates for IOC president, has proposed banning transgender women from competing in women's events at the Olympics if elected.
- Coe's manifesto argues for 'science-based policies' to protect the integrity of women's sports and cites similar restrictions he implemented as head of World Athletics.
- Critics argue that such policies could exacerbate discrimination against transgender athletes, while supporters view them as necessary for fairness and safety in women's competitions.
- The debate over transgender participation at the Olympics intensified after controversies at the Paris 2024 Games, including the participation of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.
- The IOC election will take place in March 2025, with the outcome potentially shaping the future of gender policies for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and beyond.
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