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New research suggests trans athletes could experience physical disadvantages

A new study has suggested that trans athletes may actually be at a physical disadvantage compared to cisgender athletes. Over the last few years, trans athletes have been targeted by conservative figures who use their platforms to spread misinformation and hateful rhetoric. In addition to dealing with the constant political attacks from bigoted individuals, various sporting bodies have enacted guidelines that either limit the participation of trans athletes or bar them from competing altogether. Some organisations that have introduced the aforementioned limitations include British Rowing, Badminton England, British Triathlon, World…

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World cycling’s governing body bans trans athletes from competing in female categories

World cycling’s governing body has banned trans athletes from competing in the female categories. On 14 July, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced the shocking news in a statement. “From now on, female transgender athletes who have transitioned after (male) puberty will be prohibited from participating in women’s events on the UCI international calendar – in all categories – in all the various disciplines,” the governing body said. “Given the current state of scientific knowledge, it is also impossible to rule out the possibility that biomechanical factors such as the shape and…

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Rugby Football Union to vote on policy banning trans women from women’s rugby

In a blow to LGBTQ+ rights, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) are set to vote on a policy banning trans women from women’s rugby. Over the last couple of years, trans athletes worldwide have been targeted by laws and policies that have sought to ban their participation in sports. In the last two months, both FINA and the British Triathlon have announced new rules that have barred trans women from participating in their elite sports competitions. Now it looks like trans women in England will soon be banned from playing…

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NCAA champion Lia Thomas hits back at critics: “Trans women are not a threat to women’s sports”

Trans swimmer Lia Thomas opened up about the harsh critics regarding trans women competing in sports. Over the last year, the former University of Pennsylvania athlete has earned monumental achievements within the collegiate sports world and the LGBTQ+ community. Back in March, Thomas became the first out transgender athlete to win a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) swimming championship. A few months before the groundbreaking win, the young athlete earned the fastest times in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle during the Zippy Invitational. Unfortunately, alongside her massive wins, Thomas has…

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