00:00Today, we, the International Olympic Committee, have published a policy on the protection of
00:04the female category. I understand that this is a very sensitive topic. As a former athlete,
00:10I passionately believe in the rights of all Olympians to take part in fair competition.
00:15The policy that we have announced is based on science, and it has been led by medical experts
00:21with the best interests of athletes at its heart. The scientific evidence is very clear.
00:27Male chromosomes give performance advantages in sports that rely on strength, power, or endurance.
00:33At the Olympic Games, even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat.
00:39So it's absolutely clear that it would not be fair for biological males to compete in the female
00:45category. In addition, in some sports, it would simply not be safe.
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