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‘Open category’ for transgender swimmers scrapped due to lack of interest at World Cup in Germany
World Aquatics, formerly known as FINA, originally announced in July that the Berlin Swimming World Cup would be the first competition to have an "open category" for all swimmers. The event announcement followed backlash from LGBTQ activists to its "gender inclusion policy" established in 2022 that only permitted transwomen swimmers who began transitioning before age 12.
Swimming boss says reforms necessary otherwise sport will be in ‘jeopardy’ Swimming Australia (SA) has committed to changing its constitution at a special general meeting in October. SA was threatened with expulsion from World Aquatics (formerly FINA) following a number of issues with its constitution that were outlined in a letter. The expectation is the revised constitution will give a greater voice to athletes and coaches.
Swimming boss says reforms necessary otherwise sport will be in ‘jeopardy’ Swimming Australia (SA) has committed to changing its constitution at a special general meeting in October. SA was threatened with expulsion from World Aquatics (formerly FINA) following a number of issues with its constitution that were outlined in a letter. The expectation is the revised constitution will give a greater voice to athletes and coaches.
World Aquatics to debut ‘open category’ races for transgender swimmers in Berlin The first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors will take place at a World Cup event in Berlin in October. The governing body, formerly known as FINA, had previously banned transgender competitors from major events like the Olympics. The open category will make its debut with 50-meter and 100-meter races across all strokes.
Soul Cap approved for swimming's biggest meets but real... The oversized cap is designed especially for Black swimmers with voluminous natural hair. The cap initially was banned from competition by FINA. The hope is that will lead to more swimmers of color reaching the sport's highest echelons.
Soul Cap approved for swimming's biggest meets but real impact expected at the grassroots level | AP News The Soul Cap is designed especially for Black swimmers with voluminous natural hair. The cap initially was banned from competition by FINA, now known as World Aquatics.
Soul Cap approved for swimming's biggest meets but real impact expected at the grassroots level The Soul Cap is designed especially for Black swimmers with voluminous natural hair. It initially was banned from competition by FINA, now known as World Aquatics. The world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, are the first major international meet since that ruling.
Soul Cap approved for swimming's biggest meets but real impact expected at the grassroots level The Soul Cap is designed especially for Black swimmers with voluminous natural hair. The cap initially was banned from competition by FINA. The world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, are the first major international meet since that ruling.
How sports data can guide transgender athlete eligibility The Biden administration has waded into the transgender athlete eligibility issue. The Supreme Court has also ruled on the topic in West Virginia. FINA, the world swimming governing body, banned almost all transgender females from competing.
Track and field authorities ban trans women from international competition World Athletics, formerly known as the IAAF, said the ban would begin March 31 and replace old rules that allowed trans athletes to compete. Track authorities followed in the footsteps of swimming’s international governing body, FINA, which banned trans athletes last year.
Track and field authorities ban trans women from international competition World Athletics, formerly known as the IAAF, said the ban would begin March 31. Track authorities followed in the footsteps of swimming’s international governing body, FINA.
World Boxing Council to create transgender category The WBC is going to create a league and a tournament but title belts may not be on the line. According to The Telegraph, WBC wants to eliminate a scenario where a ‘man fights a woman’ FINA, world swimming’s governing body, is set to create an ‘open category’ and has set up a working group.
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