Big changes are in store for the 2024 Paris Games:
The governing bodies of each sport have a duty to make sure there are no unfair advantages for athletes competing in said sport, so they will be expected to consider ethical, social, cultural and legal context before making decisions on eligibility criteria.
In addition to having the final decision being up to the sports’ governing bodies, the new guidelines will also take mental health into account and exhaust the idea that eligibility should be primarily focused on gender identity, physical appearance and sex variations. With that, the IOC claims it will no longer pressure athletes to undergo specific treatments to meet eligibility criteria, such as surgeries or other medical procedures.
Earlier in December, Olympic chiefs decided to harp on a question that has swarmed the masses since U.S. swimmer Lia Thomas became the focal point of a bitter debate: should transgender athletes be able to compete at the Olympics, and if so, what should their eligibility be based on?
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