FINA Announces Restrictions On Transgender Women in Elite Competition

Monday, 20 June 2022 05:36

By Tami Jeanneret

Organization proposing open competition category instead

World swimming's governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women's events, starting today.

This comes after FINA members adopted a new "gender inclusion policy" yesterday which only permits swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women's events.

The organization is also proposing an "open competition category."

However, most countries do not allow anyone that young to transition.

The world Professional Organization for Transgender Health recommends 14 as the minimum age for starting gender transition hormone treatments.

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