FIFA are among the sporting bodies

 

The Mail on Sunday revealed that FIFA had drafted radical rules which would allow footballers to compete as their self-identified gender, meaning trans women could take part in female football regardless of their testosterone levels. That was welcomed by human rights experts but criticised by sports scientists who feel this would compromise fairness.

However, just days later, it is thought FIFA could instead align themselves with FINA’s stance. Football’s governing body told Sportsmail they are still consulting on their gender eligibility regulations and are taking guidance ‘from many stakeholders — medical, legal, scientific/performance and human rights — as well as the IOC Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations’.

Mention of the Intentional Olympic Committee is telling, with the IOC last year saying there should be no assumption that a trans athlete automatically has an unfair advantage in female events. The IOC decided to leave it to individual sports to issue their own eligibility criteria.

The row over transgender inclusion is splitting sports worldwide with FIFA among those reviewing their policy on trans players.

It was announced on Tuesday that International Rugby League had banned trans players from participating in women’s internationals while further research is conducted. That followed the decision of FINA, swimming’s world governing body, to stop trans athletes from competing in women’s elite races if they have gone through any part of male puberty.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

8 Ways to Increase Glutathione Levels Naturally

Image
  Increasing glutathione levels naturally is essential for overall health. You can achieve this by consuming sulfur-rich foods like garlic and onions, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. Avoiding excessive alcohol and reducing stress also helps. Additionally, consider taking supplements like N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and consuming foods rich in glutathione precursors, such as spinach and avocados. show Would you like to feel more energetic, live a longer life and have fewer issues with your health? It might seem too good to be true, but increasing your glutathione levels can help make these things happen. Glutathione is one of the most important molecules found in our bodies. It helps protect us from oxidative stress, toxins and viruses which could otherwise harm us. Luckily, there are several natural ways to boost your glutathione levels without taking supplements or medication - so if you're looking for a healthier way of life then read on! In this blog post we'll
Read more

Dementia

Image
      Dementia is a disease in which the memory becomes weak. This disease is caused by a deficiency of Acetylcholine, a brain chemical that plays an important role in memory. Deficiency of this chemical leads to behavioral changes and memory loss. Dementia affects people of all walks of life, whether male or female. About seven lakh people are suffering from this disease in Pakistan. Dementia has many causes. For example, vitamin B12 deficiency. People who eat more vegetables. This disease is very common among them. Apart from this, hypothyroidism and meningioma         , these are the causes which, if treated, can cure the patient's memory loss. Apart from this, alcohol consumption, excessive use of sleeping pills also cause dementia. Injury to the head for any reason is also a cause of this disease. < /span> The main cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which causes brain cells to die. It is very common in Western countries, while we have more &#
Read more

talking to children

Image
 A study has found that older adults talking to children more at an early age can help shape their brains. Past studies and research have shown that talking to young children has many benefits. As it improves children's use of language and increases vocabulary. The research concluded that they discovered a link between the amount of talking adults do to children and a compound in children's brains called myelin, which surrounds nerves and makes signals more effective. Lead author of the study Professor John Spencer, from the University of East Anglia, said it sends the message that talking to your children is important. Interestingly, this process shapes the structure of the brain. In a study published in the journal Neuroscience, John Spencer and his colleagues said they attached a device to the shirts of 87 six-month-olds and 76 about 30-month-olds and recorded their conversations. The team recorded 6208 hours of verbal data. Scientists found that children whose mothers were
Read more