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The International Olympic Committee introduces a new policy banning transgender athletes from womens events, starting with the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Athletes must undergo a genetic test to confirm their biological sex, aiming to ensure fairness in elite sports. The decision has sparked controversy, with LGBTQ groups and womens advocates criticizing the invasion of privacy and potential stigmatization of intersex athletes, while conservative organizations praise it as a win for safety and integrity. The required SRY gene test detects Y chromosomes, barring most transgender athletes from womens events, with only rare medical exceptions allowed. The rule aligns with U.S. pushes and is set to fuel more policy battles at every level of athletics moving forward.

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