No man will grab an Olympic medal from a woman under a new policy unveiled Thursday by the International Olympic Committee.
Under the new policy, genetic testing will be required to ensure only women compete in women’s categories, according to The New York Times.
The decision will take effect with the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
“As a former athlete, I passionately believe in the rights of all Olympians to take part in fair competition,” IOC president Kristy Coventry, a former gold medal Olympian, said in a statement posted on the IOC website.
“The policy that we have announced is based on science and has been led by medical experts. At the Olympic Games, even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat,” she said.
“So, it is absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female category. In addition, in some sports it would simply not be safe,” she said.
“Every athlete must be treated with dignity and respect, and athletes will need to be screened only once in their lifetime. There must be clear education around the process and counselling available, alongside expert medical advice,” she said.
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