Martina Navratilova calls out IOC over lack of leadership on transgender issue
Tennis great and gay rights trailblazer Martina Navratilova has slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its lack of leadership on the issue of the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports. The issue was brought into focus by last weekend's decision by FINA, swimming's governing ...
FIFA and World Athletics review transgender rules after FINA decision
Several global sporting organizations are evaluating their current trans athlete policies following a move by swimming's governing body to restrict their participation in women's events.
FINA votes to effectively ban transgender swimmers from women's events
FINA's decision is the strictest by any Olympic sports body.
Trans swimmer Lia Thomas says transitioning never for 'advantage'
Controversy has shrouded Thomas throughout the year, with critics and some fellow swimmers saying she should not have been allowed to compete.
Debate in Britain about transgender rights has become ever more acrimonious after transgender cyclist Emily Bridges was barred from a women's race.
Oklahoma and Arizona ban transgender students from girls' sports
The Republican governors of Oklahoma and Arizona signed bills banning transgender athletes from girls' school sports on Wednesday, joining a growing list of states that have passed or enacted similar laws on a contentious election-year issue. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey also signed a bill banning ...
World Athletics president says state of women's sports is 'fragile'
Sebastian Coe believes sporting organizations, including his own, should focus on science when considering policies regarding transgender athletes.
Thomas, who competes for the University of Pennsylvania, trailed home in eighth place in 48.18 seconds, more than two seconds behind winner Gretchen Walsh.
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas shrugged off protesters as she powered to a historic victory in the 500-meter freestyle at the NCAA championships in Atlanta on Thursday, in the latest milestone of her controversial career. The University of Pennsylvania swimmer became the first transgender athlete to ...
India's LGBTQ+ 'pioneer' state bans abuse and boosts trans rights
Changes to state law in Tamil Nadu could eventually mark a true turning point in socially conservative India, according to campaigners.
TikTok tightens rules to bar transphobic behavior
TikTok’s explosive growth has made it a vital platform for teens and young people, putting its guidelines under increasing scrutiny.
Passport to acceptance? LGBTQ travelers wary about gender-neutral IDs.
While more than a dozen countries have introduced gender-neutral travel documents, some nonbinary and transgender people are reluctant to use them because they fear facing discrimination.
