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Scientific studies show even a year of hormone suppression leaves men with significant athletic edges.The move follows President Trump\u2019s February 2025 executive order barring transgender women from U.S. women\u2019s sports and Olympics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Olympic Committee complied in July, citing fairness.IOC President Kirsty Coventry has pushed to \u201cprotect the female category,\u201d forming a task force to review evidence. The IOC confirmed an internal update but said no final decision has been made.The ban, if approved, would standardize protections across all Olympic sports and end years of controversy over male inclusion in women\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is preparing to ban biological males identifying as women from women\u2019s Olympic events starting in 2026, according to BBC Sport sources. 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