Overview
- The International Olympic Committee, which unveiled the policy Thursday, said women’s-category eligibility will hinge on SRY gene screening that it describes as accurate and noninvasive.
- Bob Costas endorsed the decision on CNN, saying “common sense is not transphobic” and adding that trans people should be treated with dignity and respect.
- To explain competitive fairness, Costas used a Caitlin Clark NBA–WNBA hypothetical and cited Lia Thomas, saying she went from a low-ranked men’s swimmer to winning in women’s events.
- The IOC says the rule creates a single benchmark across all Olympic sports after track and field, swimming, and cycling had already set limits tied to male puberty.
- Right-leaning and sports outlets amplified Costas’ remarks, and coverage noted it is still unknown whether he will have any role in NBC’s 2028 Los Angeles Olympics broadcast.