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AIBU to think it was never that complicated to define a woman.

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Abisequer · 26/03/2026 14:51

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ruled that eligibility for the women’s category of Olympic events will now be limited to biological females, starting from the LA 2028 Games.

AIBU to think the category ‘women’ was never complicated and the obfuscation by certain governing bodies has compromised fairness in sport for women.

Examples of obfuscation include claims that genital checking would be needed or that biological men with lowered testosterone would be on an even playing field with biological women.

AIBU to think it was never complicated to define a woman and a cheek swab is all it takes.

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Transgender women banned from female Olympic events in new IOC ruling

The International Olympic Committee has ruled that eligibility for the women’s category will now be limited to biological females

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/transgender-ban-ioc-female-category-gender-eligibility-b2946193.html

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Whyarepeople · 26/03/2026 14:55

Of course it was never complicated. I don't understand why some people engage in stupid mental and semantic gymnastics that only serve to destroy women's chance of having any hope of success in sport.

Xiaoxiong · 26/03/2026 14:53

Agreed. It's only complicated if you're trying to have the definition of "women" include some men.

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