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World Athletics plans tougher rules for transgender and DSD athletes

World Athletics is introducing stricter rules for transgender and DSD athletes, including a cheek swab test for competing in the female category.

Women

Fact check: Unfair advantage for transgender women athletes? DW 03/19/2025

The debate about trans women athletes in competitive sports highlights fundamental differences in physical performance between genders and the effects of hormone therapy.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Miscellaneous

Amid an anti-trans wave, World Athletics considers genetic test for athletes competing in the female category

World Athletics proposes new rules for female category participation based on biological sex, requiring genetic testing for certain athletes.

Women in technology

Fact check: Do transgender women athletes have an advantage? DW 03/19/2025

The debate on transgender women in sports is intensifying with new regulations restricting their participation based on biological differences.

fromNew York Post

3 weeks ago

SF LGBT

Exclusive | Fencer who dropped out of competition rather than face trans athlete 'very angry we're going along with somebody's fantasy'

Stephanie Turner chose disqualification over competing against a transgender athlete, citing safety concerns and unfairness in sport regulations.

Women

Do trans women have an unfair athletic advantage? DW 03/19/2025

The debate continues over transgender women athletes in competitive sports, with new regulations being considered to address performance disparities.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Miscellaneous

World Athletics plans tougher rules for transgender and DSD athletes

World Athletics is introducing stricter rules for transgender and DSD athletes, including a cheek swab test for competing in the female category.

Women

Fact check: Unfair advantage for transgender women athletes? DW 03/19/2025

The debate about trans women athletes in competitive sports highlights fundamental differences in physical performance between genders and the effects of hormone therapy.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Miscellaneous

Amid an anti-trans wave, World Athletics considers genetic test for athletes competing in the female category

World Athletics proposes new rules for female category participation based on biological sex, requiring genetic testing for certain athletes.

Women in technology

Fact check: Do transgender women athletes have an advantage? DW 03/19/2025

The debate on transgender women in sports is intensifying with new regulations restricting their participation based on biological differences.

fromNew York Post

3 weeks ago

SF LGBT

Exclusive | Fencer who dropped out of competition rather than face trans athlete 'very angry we're going along with somebody's fantasy'

Stephanie Turner chose disqualification over competing against a transgender athlete, citing safety concerns and unfairness in sport regulations.

more#transgender-athletes

Women

Do trans women have an unfair athletic advantage? DW 03/19/2025

The debate continues over transgender women athletes in competitive sports, with new regulations being considered to address performance disparities.

Skiing

Fallout over Nordic jumping suit 'cheating' continues DW 03/12/2025

Norwegian ski jumpers disqualified for modifying suits, admitting to cheating ahead of major competition.

How Jannik Sinner's doping case and WADA agreement rocked the anti-doping world

Jannik Sinner's case has resulted in a significant change in anti-doping enforcement for unintentional rule violations.

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

Top-ranked Sinner accepts 3-month doping ban

Jannik Sinner accepts a three-month ban after two positive doping tests related to accidental contamination, allowing him to compete in future tournaments.

Soccer (FIFA)

How Jannik Sinner's doping case and WADA agreement rocked the anti-doping world

Jannik Sinner's case has resulted in a significant change in anti-doping enforcement for unintentional rule violations.

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

Top-ranked Sinner accepts 3-month doping ban

Jannik Sinner accepts a three-month ban after two positive doping tests related to accidental contamination, allowing him to compete in future tournaments.

more#tennis

fromIndependent

San Francisco Giants

Jim McGuinness hits out at 'farcical' rule after Galway blow Donegal away in Salthill

Jim McGuinness calls for a review of GAA rules regarding teams with red or black cards.

fromwww.bbc.com

Soccer (FIFA)

Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal

The Premier League's rules on sponsorship deals from 2021 to 2024 are deemed void and unenforceable by a tribunal.

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Freddie Steward backs decision to introduce 20-minute red cards in Six Nations

Freddie Steward supports the new 20-minute red card rule in the Six Nations as a fair solution for teams and fans.

fromDefector

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Who Benefits From Formula 1's New Rules? | Defector

The FIA has introduced strict penalties for foul language in Formula 1, with significant fines and potential bans for repeated offenses.

fromLos Angeles Times

3 months ago

Education

High school football transfer tracker: Which top players are switching schools?

High school football in Southern California is experiencing significant player transfers, with over 17,000 statewide last year.

Players transferring with family are eligible to play immediately under CIF rules.

fromESPN.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Danish clubs fined after fans' snowball fight

Danish clubs FC Nordsjælland and AGF were fined due to fans throwing snowballs during a match, indicating strict regulations on stadium safety.

fromcyclingnews.com

6 months ago

Bicycling

Latvia protests non-disqualification of Van der Poel after he 'endangered spectators' at Worlds

Latvian Cycling Federation protests UCI's non-disqualification of Mathieu van der Poel, citing inconsistency in applying rules regarding rider safety and spectator endangerment.

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

6 months ago

Privacy professionals

Why the WADA appeal into Jannik Sinner doping case cuts to the heart of anti-doping priorities

The doping case against Jannik Sinner raises critical questions about anti-doping enforcement, athlete culpability, and the regulatory framework governing sports.

#paralympics

Privacy professionals

Paralympic Games: Olympic Rings Tattoos Now Allowed

The ban on Olympic rings tattoos for Paralympic athletes has been lifted, raising legal and ethical questions.

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

Digital life

Paralympic Marathoner Loses Medal After Helping Her Guide Yards From Finish

Elena Congost was disqualified from the Paralympics for assisting her guide, violating the tether rule.

Privacy professionals

Paralympic Games: Olympic Rings Tattoos Now Allowed

The ban on Olympic rings tattoos for Paralympic athletes has been lifted, raising legal and ethical questions.

Digital life

Paralympic Marathoner Loses Medal After Helping Her Guide Yards From Finish

Elena Congost was disqualified from the Paralympics for assisting her guide, violating the tether rule.

more#paralympics

fromBusiness Insider