Faculty of Sport
Taking Caribbean Sport to a Higher Level
Male to female transgender athletes in sport: The exclusion criteria
No discrimination in World Athletics transgender ban
The inclusion of transgender athletes in sports has become a topic of much debate and controversy in recent years. While there is a growing acceptance of gender fluidity, the physical differences between males and females are still a significant concern, especially in sports.
Dr. Aldeam Facey discusses the issue of male-to-female (MTF) transgender athletes competing in female sports and justifies the World Athletics’ move to ban such athletes from competing in women’s events.
