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Olympics Moves To Protect Female Athletes With New Ban On Male Competitors

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is preparing to implement a sweeping ban on men competing in female categories at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

By Carmen Schober2 min read
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The IOC, under newly inaugurated President Kirsty Coventry, is actively reviewing its gender-eligibility framework, with early discussions signaling a possible overhaul well before the 2028 Games. Coventry has publicly said the committee must “protect the female category” to ensure fairness in sport.