Transgender female swimmers banned, room made for an ‘open category’

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has issued its final say on transgender athletes competing in women’s prestigious races, and the verdict is a restriction on transgender competitors. FINA governs competitions including: swimming; diving; artistic; swimming; water polo; diving and high diving. The new policy, which comes into effect on 20 June, restricts any transgender athletes wishing to compete in women’s … Continue reading Transgender female swimmers banned, room made for an ‘open category’