Kirsty Coventry, IOC President (via Getty Images)What the reports actually said about the International Olympic Committee’s decision vs the realityIOC close to banning transgender females in Games | 9 News AustraliaSeveral reports have sparked confusion worldwide about whether the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had already approved a new policy banning transgender women from competing in female Olympic categories. Outlets like The New York Times and ESPN stressed that “no decisions have been made yet,” even as they highlighted internal IOC discussions. The confusion has further increased after The Times (UK) published a headline implying a finalized ban. The report also noted that IOC President Kirsty Coventry was seeking one clear rule for all sports before the 2028 Games. The claim that the IOC has already banned transgender women from female Olympic events is not true as of now.Also Read: Olympic champion Nadia Comaneci's strong statement deepens rift over trans inclusion in women’s sports

Source: The Times November 22, 2025 20:28 UTC