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Olympics Sets New Athlete Rules for 2028
The International Olympic Committee has changed its rules for athletes. Transgender women will not be allowed to compete.
Athletes with sex development differences are also affected. The new rules apply to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
South Africa's Caster Semenya is affected by the rules. Semenya is a two-time Olympic champion runner.
Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said medical experts led the policy. This decision came after years of debate on the issue.
Klear Note — The Olympics happen every four years. They are the world's biggest sports event. This policy affects a small number of athletes.
Key Terms 3
- International Olympic Committee
- The group that runs the Olympic Games worldwide
- transgender women
- People born male who identify and live as women
- sex development differences
- When a person's body develops in an unusual biological way