Another sport joins in ban of transgender athletes in women's competition

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– British Rowing announced a ban on transgender athletes in its races, effective from September.– 

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– Only athletes "assigned female at birth" will be eligible for the women's category in the next competition on Sept. 11.– 

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– The ban applies to athletes representing Britain or England in international competitions.– 

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– British Rowing stated that the ban aims to ensure fair and meaningful competition by establishing eligibility restrictions.– 

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– All athletes can compete in the mixed category, provided 50% of the rowing team are eligible in the women's category.

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– World Rowing permits transgender women to compete if their testosterone levels are below five nanomoles per liter for 12 months.

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– British Cycling previously prohibited transgender and nonbinary cyclists from competitive races but allows them to participate in noncompetitive races.

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– British Cycling is working to find a solution that maintains fairness while respecting the dignity of all athletes.

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