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LONDON—British Rowing has announced it will ban transgender women from competing in its women’s events. The governing body said Thursday only individuals “who are assigned female at birth” will be eligible to compete in its women’s races and represent Britain internationally. The new rule takes effect next month. Governing bodies…
"Yes obviously, early on in the month we were coming up to qualifying for the regatta and you hear that the regatta is being held where the Olympics are going to be held. It's quite an honour, a privilege to almost unlock the course for the senior teams to come and race at the Olympics." Zain Newm
Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in the women’s category of British Rowing events, the sport’s UK governing body has announced ahead of a change in policy due to come in later this year.
British Rowing has announced it will ban transgender women from competing in its women’s events. The governing body said Thursday only individuals “who are assigned female at birth” will be eligible to compete in its women’s races and represent Britain internationally. The new rule takes effect next month. Governing bodies in cycling, track and field…
British Rowing announced transgender women will be banned from female-only competitions starting next month