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Report takes aim at Fifa and IOC over policies for athletes convicted of sexual assault

With the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup set to take place on Friday, a report examining the participation of athletes convicted of sexual offences at major sporting events has highlighted significant distrust of international sports governing bodies in how they deal with these situations. The report, titled No One Wants to Talk About It, is the result of interviews with elite athletes directly affected by sexual abuse.

Soccer (FIFA)

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 months ago

A list of sports organizations that have begun transgender competition bans

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced a policy change effectively barring transgender women from competing in women's sports following an executive order from President Donald Trump.

Soccer (FIFA)

US politics

fromBoston.com

4 months ago

US Olympic officials bar transgender women from women's competitions

The USOPC changed its eligibility rules to bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women's sports, complying with President Trump's executive order.

Women in technology

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Imane Khelif must undergo mandatory sex testing to compete, World Boxing says

Imane Khelif must undergo mandatory sex testing to compete in women's events sanctioned by World Boxing after a controversy over eligibility.

fromLos Angeles Times

7 months ago

CIF panels weighing options on how to improve transfer rules

The CIF is discussing a one-time free transfer rule amidst concerns that excessive athlete movement may make high school sports resemble college or AAU competitions.

SF parents