The International Olympic Committee's position is that all eligible athletes, teams, and sports officials must be able to participate in international sports competitions and events without discrimination by the host country, in accordance with the Olympic Charter's principles of nondiscrimination, autonomy, and political neutrality.
January 30, 2025
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policy
IOC's stated policy on host-country obligations under the Olympic Charter.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) leadership has stated that protecting the female competition category should be prioritized and addressed using a scientific approach that includes input from international federations.
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governance
Sport governance bodies often emphasize balancing fairness in competition with scientific assessment and federation-specific considerations when setting eligibility criteria.