Miguel del Valle Soto

Miguel del Valle Soto

Miguel del Valle Soto
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President of the Spanish Society of Sports Medicine (SEMED), professor of the Faculty of Medicine, School of Sports Medicine, University of Oviedo.

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Reaction: International Athletics Federation bans transgender athletes from competing in women's competitions

The International Athletics Federation has decided to ban transgender athletes who have transitioned after puberty from participating in international women's competitions. Although there are currently no trans athletes competing on the international circuit, the Federation "decided to prioritise the fairness and integrity of women's competition before inclusion", according to the statement issued. At a press conference, its president, Sebastian Coe, said: "We will be guided by the science that will inevitably develop in the coming years around physical performance and male advantage. As more evidence becomes available, we will review our position.

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