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Union Cyclist International Bars Transgenders From Competing in Female Category
Anna van der Breggen of the Netherlands (L) outsprints Emma Johansson (R) and Elisa Longo-Borghini of Italy (C) to win gold in the Women's Road Race on Day 2 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Fort Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 7, 2016. Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Elizabeth Dowell
By Elizabeth Dowell
7/16/2023Updated: 7/19/2023
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Transgender athletes will be barred from competing in international women’s events, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced on Friday.

UCI updated its policy which will now bar any trans cyclist from competing in women’s events if they “transitioned after (male) puberty.”

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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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