World governing body bans transgender women athletes

World Athletics banned transgender women from competing in elite female competitions and tightened testosterone restrictions for other athletes.
0:20 | 03/23/23

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- News just in tonight. The governing body World Athletics issuing a ban on transgender women athletes beginning March 31. The organization says transgender women who went through male puberty will not be allowed to compete against female athletes in elite track and field events. Authorities say, without any change, this would essentially block them from competing in the 2024 Olympics.

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