World cycling’s governing body bans trans athletes from competing in female categories
World cycling’s governing body has banned trans athletes from competing in the female categories. On 14 July, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced the shocking news in a statement. “From now on, female transgender athletes who have transitioned after (male) puberty will be prohibited from participating in women’s events on the UCI international calendar – in all categories – in all the various disciplines,” the governing body said. “Given the current state of scientific knowledge, it is also impossible to rule out the possibility that biomechanical factors such as the shape and…
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