World Athletics equates athletes with high testosterone to transgender people
The International Association of Athletics federations (World Athletics) equates women with high testosterone with transgender people (international public movement of LGBT (The international public movement of LGBT is recognized as extremist and is prohibited in the Russian Federation) recognized as extremist and prohibited in the Russian Federation). It is reported by Reuters.
The organization proposed to disseminate restrictions on athletes born of women, but having the level of testosterone, such as Caster Semyon, who are appropriate for the male. It is noted that World Athletics consultations on this issue until March 5.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump signed a decree prohibiting transgender people (international public movement of LGBT (The international public movement of LGBT is recognized as extremist and is prohibited in the Russian Federation) recognized as extremist and prohibited in the Russian Federation)whose gender at birth was defined as male, participate in sports tournaments for women. A member of the US House Nancy Mece said that the law would restore justice and protect the rights of athletes.
On August 4, 2022, World Aquatics tightened the rules for the allowing transgender to female competitions. Transgender athletes must complete the transition by the time of publishing-by 12 years. Also, their level of testosterone should not exceed 2.5 nanomol per liter.
Source: Lenta
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