Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 7, 2026 at 05:35 PM

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that global sports leaders have reached a consensus on a new, uniform eligibility policy for transgender athletes, expected to be revealed in the first half of 2026. This policy, a first of its kind, will apply to major sporting events across dozens of sports, including the Olympics and world championships, replacing the current system of varied federation rules. While details are unclear, the policy is expected to restrict transgender athletes who underwent male puberty from competing in women's categories. The IOC, led by Kirsty Coventry, initiated this uniform approach in June and established a working group in September to protect the female category in sports. The goal is to implement the new policy within the next few months, pending finalization.

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Morocco 30% Tottenham 30% Man City 30% Netherlands 30% Pakistan 30% Milan-Cortina Winter Games 50% Mark Adams ×260% Kirsty Coventry ×270% International Olympic Committee ×390%

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transgender athletes 100% sports policy 90% international olympic committee 80% eligibility criteria 70% female category 70% uniform policy 60% male puberty 50% sports federations 50% kirsty coventry 40%