MOSCOW, Oct 27 International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said that every athlete should be able to compete without discrimination, commenting on the issue of eligibility for transgender people.
"Our principles are that everyone should have access to sport without discrimination. When we talk about competition, the mission of those in charge is to make it fair. We recommend that all international federations talk to everyone associated with women, transgender people, human rights experts, scientists, doctors, and, based on science, decide where fair play ends and begins, ”Marca quotes Baja.
In 2021, a transgender athlete took part in the Olympics for the first time. In the women's part of the weightlifting competition in the weight category up to 87 kg, New Zealander Laurel Hubbard took the last place, failing to complete a single attempt. World Athletics Association (World Athletics) Sebastian Coe. The International Football Federation (FIFA) is also planning to review its policy regarding the admission of transgender people. In Germany, on June 23, transgender footballers were allowed to independently choose their own team, regardless of gender. The Rugby Union of England has issued a recommendation to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's competitions. The World Boxing Council opposed the admission of transgender people.