"Judges Natalia Ángel Cabo and José Fernando Reyes Cuartos argued there is no scientific evidence to suggest that trans athletes have an inherent competitive advantage over cisgender athletes, noting that physical ability is more commonly linked to "body composition," training, and nutrition. The court further argued that the regulator went too far by basing its policy on sex assigned at birth over other factors such as hormone levels."
"Despite competing in Antioquia matches for over a decade without issue, officials barred the player from participating in female events after introducing a policy excluding trans competitors from leagues consistent with their gender identity. Ruling judges noted that the trans player had already competed in at least four tournament matches without objection prior to the regulator passing its policy, which called its purpose into question."
A constitutional court ordered the Liga Antioqueña de Voleibol to amend policies that excluded transgender people from competitions. An unnamed trans athlete was banned from women's matches midway through a tournament despite over a decade of prior participation. Judges found no scientific basis for assuming inherent competitive advantage for trans athletes and cited factors like body composition, training, and nutrition as more relevant to performance. The court criticized basing eligibility on sex assigned at birth and noted the regulator provided insufficient justification given prior matches without complaint. Officials were ordered to allow the athlete to finish the tournament and to revise the policy with government assistance.
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