How Much Do You Know About Transgender Athletes?

I am a fan of professional sports

I am a supporter of the Olympic Games

I was aware that Transgender Athlete's have been allowed to compete in the Olympic Games since 2015

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently updated their rules and regulations in November 2021 to cater to specific criteria. The changes made were to prioritize the inclusion, and consideration for transgender athletes’ health, physical, psychological, and mental wellbeing.

I have heard of and understand the current rules and regulations regarding the participation of transgender athletes in the Olympics

I support the IOC's new guidelines regarding Transgender Athletes

I would assume that there is little risk of unfair advantages in the International Olympic Committee's guidelines surrounding the inclusion of Transgender Athletes

I see it as very unlikely that someone would go through the necessary requirements in order to gain a slight advantage in the female sports division.

I have heard of and have an understanding of the purpose of The World Anti Doping Association and The World Anti-Doping Code

The World Anti-Doping Code is the most widely accepted sports code with over 700 sport organizations in compliance including the IOC. Organizations that sign this code are required to comply fully with the code, and undertake acceptance, implementation and enforcement (WADA). One of the biggest purposes of the WADA is to prevent the use of performance enhancing drugs mainly, anabolic steroids. Steroids are popularly associated with doping by elite level athletes to increase athletic performance. This includes testosterone, which is prescribed to many transgender individuals to make their transition from female to male.

I was aware that the new guidlines released by the IOC have no mention of the World Anti-Doping Code

I think professional sports are fair

I would agree that there is a natural performance gap between biological genders that has existed throughout all of Olympic History

I was aware that the advantages of circulating testosterone including strength, muscle mass and hemoglobin circulation are induced or reversed after 12 months of suppression

I was aware that the IOC no longer requires proof of testosterone suppression from transgender athletes

I was aware that Transgender athletes are not allowed to be tested to determine their biological gender additionally they cannot be tested based on perceived unfair advantage

I was aware that even if an athlete is suspected of having an unfair advantage in a certain event, they are still freely allowed to compete in other disciplines and events.

I support the inclusion of transgender athletes in professional sports associations with regards to current guidelines such as the Olympics.

I would support the inclusion of transgender athletes in professional sports associations if guidelines were strict and prioritized fairness