Category: International Olympic Committee

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FINA effectively restricts transgender athletes from competing in women’s swimming competitions

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In a massive step back for trans rights, FINA has placed new restrictions on transgender women competing in swimming competitions. On 19 June, the world’s swimming governing body announced its new gender inclusion policy. Under the new set of rules, trans women who transition after the age of 12 would be effectively banned from competing in events. Three groups collaborated on the policy after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) encouraged more research regarding performance advantage instead of relying on testosterone levels. Before they came to an agreement, the organisation’s congress…

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Gus Kenworthy says IOC should consider host’s human rights stance before awarding it Olympics

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Gus Kenworthy urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reconsider awarding the Games to countries with anti-LGBTQ+ stances. The athlete shared that he was gay in October 2015 and has since frequently used his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. On 19 February, the 30-year-old made a statement after participating in his final three ski events. As well as confirming his retirement, the American Horror Story star asked the IOC to consider a country’s position on human rights before allowing it to host the Olympic Games. “I am absolutely a…

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IOC shows support for Laurel Hubbard competing in the Tokyo Olympics

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has shut down all of the transphobic haters by backing Olympics bound Laurel Hubbard.  Hubbard made LGBTQ+ history when she joined the New Zealand Olympic team in the women’s super-heavyweight 87+kg category. Shortly after her groundbreaking qualification, spectators criticised the results.  Thomas Bach, the president of IOC, released a statement to Reuters in support of the 43-year-old athlete.  “The rules for qualification have been established by the International Weightlifting Federation before the qualifications started. These rules apply and you cannot change the rules during ongoing…

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