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IOC Rules Transgender Athletes Can Take Part in Olympics Without Surgery - The GuardianPublished by
IOC Rules Transgender Athletes Can Take Part in Olympics Without SurgeryPublished by The Guardian on January 26, 2016 Transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in the Olympics and other international events without undergoing sex reassignment surgery, according to new guidelines adopted by the IOC. International Olympic Committee medical officials said on Sunday they changed the policy to adapt to current scientific, social and legal attitudes on transgender issues. The guidelines are designed as recommendations – not rules or regulations – for international sports federations and other bodies to follow and should apply for this year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. “I don’t think many federations have rules on defining eligibility of transgender individuals,” IOC medical director Dr Richard Budgett said. “This should give them the confidence and stimulus to put these rules in place.” Read the full article at: www.theguardian.com
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