International Rugby League has decided to ban transgender athletes from competing in sanctioned matches as FIFA and World Athletics also look set to follow FINA's landmark decision to restrict trans competitors.
International Rugby League announced on Tuesday that female transgender players will not be allowed to compete in sanctioned international matches until further research has been undertaken.
Transgender athletes will be banned from the Rugby League World Cup later this year following a decision from the sport's governing body. Picture: Mark Nolan/Getty Images The governing body also said the decision was made following several recent developments and to ensure player welfare, legal and reputational risks are avoided until further research has been completed.
“The IRL will continue to work towards developing a set of criteria, based on best possible evidence, which fairly balance the individual’s right to play with the safety of all participants.” "Due to the ongoing nature of the process, FIFA is not in a position to comment on specifics of proposed amendments to the existing regulations," they added.
"We continue to study, research and contribute to the growing body of evidence that testosterone is a key determinant in performance, and have scheduled a discussion on our regulations with our council at the end of the year."four-time Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm welcoming the moveThe topic has marred the sport after transgender American swimmer Lia Thomas made worldwide headlines after she broke records four years after transitioning.
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