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Many sports organizations are revising or writing a policy for if or how transgender persons may participate in sport. In writing a transgender policy for sport, the primary concern is for fairness. If a biological male competes as a female that person may have an unfair competitive advantage due to higher testosterone levels that contribute to greater strength and lower body mass. Out of concern for fairness, many sports policies require transwomen (MTF – male to female) to jump through more hoops than transmen (FTM – female to male) in order to compete as a female. There are multiple things to consider when drafting a policy for transgender participation.
Countries outside of the United States or even some states in the U.S. may have different requirements, expectations or laws regarding transgender participation in sport. Prior to adopting a transgender policy, be sure to confirm these expectations in the jurisdiction where your organization engages in sport.
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