FINA votes to effectively ban transgender swimmers in elite women's competition - and create 'open' category

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Swimming's world governing body FINA votes to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite women's competitions. The decision was made during FINA's extraordinary general congress on the sidelines of the world championships in Budapest. The new policy will require transgender competitors to have completed their transition by the age of 12.

Published 9 months ago · New York, United States

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Times of India

FINA votes to restrict transgender participation in elite women's competition

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BBC News

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News18 India

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The Guardian

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Reuters

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