France calls IOC sex testing a ‘step backwards’ while Trump praises move

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 27, 2026 at 01:10 PM

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In March 2026, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a new eligibility policy requiring genetic testing for female athletes, effectively barring transgender women from women's events starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The policy, based on the SRY gene, aims to ensure only biological females compete in female categories. France's Sports Minister Marina Ferrari criticized the decision as a "step backwards," raising ethical, legal, and scientific concerns and noting the policy specifically targets women. Conversely, former US President Donald Trump praised the IOC's decision, attributing it to his 2025 executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports. Genetic testing for athletes was previously discontinued in 1999 due to scientific concerns.

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Trump issued an executive order in February 2025 banning transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports.

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The IOC said that only biological female athletes would be eligible for women’s events from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics onwards.

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Donald Trump praised the IOC’s new policy.

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France's sports minister calls the IOC's decision a 'step backwards'.

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IOC agrees new eligibility policy excluding transgender women athletes from female events.

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Brazil 30% Italy 30% Tokyo 40% United States 40% New Zealand 50% Laurel Hubbard 60% Los Angeles 2028 Olympics 60% Marina Ferrari ×270% Donald Trump ×280% International Olympic Committee ×490% France ×590%

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transgender athletes 100% ioc 90% sex testing 80% women's sports 70% genetic testing 70% olympics 60% france 50% donald trump 50% laurel hubbard 50% eligibility policy 40%

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