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The Olympic committee bans trans athletes from women's events, raising many questions

The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

The Olympic committee bans trans athletes from women's events, raising many questions
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The International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

(Image credit: Leon Neal)

Originally published at NPR World

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