Swimming’s world governing body has voted to stop trans athletes taking part in women’s races if they have gone through any part of the process of male puberty
Under a new policy voted on today by Fina, swimming’s world governing body, competitors must have completed their transition by the age of 12 in order to compete in women’s competitions.The governing body will also aim to set up an ‘open’ category for swimmers whose gender identity is different from their birth sex.Fina’s new policy will come into effect from tomorrow.
Former UK championship swimmer Karen Pickering posted online: “The FINA transgender policy has been passed by a majority vote by commission members. Based on science and fairness no male who has gone through puberty will be eligible to compete in women’s FINA events or break a Women’s FINA World Record.
“In addition for eligibility into the women's category the swimmer must show proof they haven’t taken blockers after the age of 12.“I was at the FINA congress for the presentation, discussion and vote and i can vouch for the care and empathy displayed for any athletes who wont now be able to compete in the category their gender ID may align to.
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