A view shows the Olympic Rings in front of the Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, on March 28, 2023. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIt is unclear how many, if any, transgender women are competing at an Olympic level. The eligibility policy that will apply from the LA Olympics in July 2028 “protects fairness, safety and integrity in the female category,” the IOC said. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementBefore the 2024 Paris Olympics, three top-tier sports — track and field, swimming and cycling — excluded transgender women who had been through male puberty. The order also threatened to “rescind all funds” from organizations that allowed transgender athletes to take part in women’s sports.

Source: CNN March 26, 2026 16:41 UTC