Each sport must set its own rules on the participation of transgender athletes instead of one global rule and it must be based on scientific data, International Paralympics Committee President Andrew Parsons said on Thursday.
There should only be one global rule: sports categories are by sex. Period.
I wonder if he is saying this to criticize statements made by candidate for IOC President Sebastian Coe. This could be the start of an attempt to bring Coe down.
Speaking on one year ahead of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, Parsons, who is also an International Olympic Committee member, said any decision should have an inclusive approach.
The Olympics/Paralympics are EXclusive by definition.
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There should only be one global rule: sports categories are by sex. Period.
I wonder if he is saying this to criticize statements made by candidate for IOC President Sebastian Coe. This could be the start of an attempt to bring Coe down.
The Olympics/Paralympics are EXclusive by definition.