Olympic champion in ice dancing Tatyana Navka spoke about transgender people in figure skating. She is quoted by Match TV.
“No matter how much you want to change your appearance, it is probably impossible to compare genetically and physically set standards. It seems to me that this is stupidity and nonsense, ”the former skater shared her opinion. Navka noted that physiologically, men have a different hormonal background and other physical capabilities. Therefore, in her opinion, competition with transgender people will be unfair.
In July of this year, Navka spoke about her attitude to men’s rhythmic gymnastics. She stated that rhythmic gymnastics is a wonderful female sport, and there is no place for men in it. In her opinion, “such tendencies will lead Western society to a dead end.”
On November 17, the IOC provided guidance on the admission of transgender athletes to women’s competitions. They state that athletes must be admitted regardless of gender or gender identity, and detailed eligibility criteria must be developed by the national federations themselves.
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