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For the first time, transgender swimmers are now able to compete at World Cup level

bourbiza August 17, 2023 Top Stories Leave a comment 36 Views

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World Aquatics becomes first to introduce open category for transgender athletes.
The open category would see 50 and 100 metres events in all four strokes.
The debut will come at the 6-8 October meet in Berlin.

World Aquatics will become the first major sports federation to introduce an open category providing transgender swimmers an opportunity to compete at World Cup level, starting with an October meet in Berlin.

A said the open category pilot program showed World Aquatics’ “unwavering commitment to inclusivity, welcoming swimmers of all sex and gender identities.”

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