Category Archives: Gender determination

NCAA adopts transgender athlete policy

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA has implemented a new policy regarding the participation of transgender athletes. Under the policy, athletes who have testosterone in their systems from medical treatment will not be allowed to compete against women’s teams in gender-specific sports at NCAA … finish reading NCAA adopts transgender athlete policy

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IAAF adopts rules for hormone cases

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The IAAF has adopted rules for eligibility of female atheltes with excessive levels of male hormones.  According to the AP report below, they will be required to get require medical clearance to compete in women’s events. The IAAF became the … finish reading IAAF adopts rules for hormone cases

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IOC to adopt gender guidelines

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The International Olympic Committee agreed Tuesday to adopt rules for dealing with cases of female athletes who have excessive levels of male hormones. IOC medical commission chairman Arne Ljungqvist said the committee will enact rules for determining the eligibility of … finish reading IOC to adopt gender guidelines

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LPGA scraps policy on female at birth

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The LPGA’s players have voted to allow transgender women golfers a chance to play on the tour. Players voted Tuesday to amend the organization’s constitution by removing the “female at birth” requirement, LPGA commissioner Michael Whan said. The vote came … finish reading LPGA scraps policy on female at birth

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Gender transitions: Did African women’s team field male players?

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Roy Kessel

African soccer’s ruling body will investigate claims that Equatorial Guinea fielded a man on the team that played in the final of the recent women’s continental championship. The Confederation of African Football said Friday it would look into a protest … finish reading Gender transitions: Did African women’s team field male players?

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